Derivatives Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking an experienced Derivatives Attorney in New York to support the Americas Markets business across Rates, FX, Credit, Latam and Risk Solutions Group, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will draft and negotiate master and collateral agreements, engage with clients, work with risk, sales, and compliance, and stay current on industry protocols and regulatory updates. NY Bar and 5+ years in finance-law are expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience within a financial institution or top-tier law firm.
• Familiarity with master agreements (MRA, GMRA, GMSLA, MSFTA).
• Familiarity with loan-linked ISDA terms and credit agreements.
• Familiarity with industry opinions; Latin America experience or Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage for fixed income sales and trading, including macro and corporate businesses.
• Draft, negotiate and execute master and collateral agreements and ancillary documentation; manage negotiations end-to-end.
• Engage with clients and coordinate with credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax and compliance.
• Review and advise on Dodd-Frank Protocols, Margin Self-Disclosure Letter, and Reporting Agreements.
• Stay current on industry initiatives, perform capacity/authority checks, and conduct due diligence on negotiations.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Master agreements familiarity

ISDA knowledge

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Member in good standing of the New York State Bar

5+ years of relevant legal experience in financial institutions or top-tier law firm

Familiarity with industry master agreements (MRA, GMRA, GMSLA, MSFTA)

Familiarity with loan-linked ISDA terms and credit agreements

Familiarity with industry opinions; Latin America experience or Spanish language skills a plus

Job description

Derivatives Attorney

New York, NY (hybrid)

Mizuho is seeking an experienced negotiator to join our derivatives team to support the Mizuho Americas Markets Business across Rates, FX, Credit, Latam and Risk Solutions Group, predominantly for corporate and private equity clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage for the fixed income sales and trading business, including macro and corporate businesses.


• Draft, negotiate and execute master and collateral agreements and ancillary documentation (IM and VM CSAs, FIA CDEAs, FX MCAs, NDAs) and actively and independently manage negotiations from inception to completion.


• Engage directly with client and partner closely with internal teams and stakeholders such as credit risk, sales and trading business, collateral management, treasury, tax, compliance and client onboarding.


• Review and advise on Dodd Frank Protocols, Uncleared Margin Self-Disclosure Letter, Resolution Stay Protocols and Delegated Reporting Agreements.


• Stay current on industry initiatives and regulatory updates, ownership of capacity and authority checks and conduct due diligence in respect of these negotiations, including netting and collateral enforceability.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.


• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.


• 5+ years of relevant legal experience within a financial institution or top-tier law firm.


• Familiarity with other industry master agreement documentation (MRA, GMRA, GMSLA, MSFTA).


• Familiarity with loan linked ISDA terms and associated credit agreements.


• Familiarity with industry legal opinions.


• Latin America experience and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.

The expected base salary ranges from $160,000.00 - $200,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in‑office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to require pre‑ and post‑hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.