Derivatives Associate (3+ Years)

Considine Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global law firm in New York City is seeking a mid-level associate to join their Financial Services Department with a focus on derivatives. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in derivatives at a financial institution or law firm. Responsibilities include representing investment banks and drafting complex documents. Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $435,000 with opportunities for bonuses. Candidates must possess a J.D. degree and NY Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of derivatives experience at a financial institution or law firm.
• Experience drafting documents for complex structures.
• Ability to manage client relationships and transactions independently.

Responsibilities

• Join a rapidly growing practice focused on derivatives transactions.
• Represent commercial and investment banks for various financial products.
• Work on bespoke transactions and manage client interactions.

Skills

Derivatives experience

Client relationship management

Document drafting for complex structures

Education

J.D. degree

NY Bar admission

Job description

New York, NY

A premier, global law firm’s NY office seeks a mid-level associate to join the Financial Services Department for a position specializing in Derivatives. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of derivatives experience at a financial institution or law firm. The associate would join a rapidly growing, market leading practice focused on representing commercial and investment banks on an extraordinarily diverse range of derivatives transactions for hedge funds, private equity funds and registered investment companies. A successful candidate will have experience drafting documents for complex structures, will embrace the opportunity to work on highly structured, bespoke transactions and will have the ability to effectively manage client relationships and move transactions forward independently. J.D. and NY Bar admission required.

Compensation: $260,000.00-$435,000.00, plus bonus.

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Salary: $260,000.00-$435,000.00, plus bonus.
Date Active: 8.19.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt