Derivatives Attorney / ISDA Negotiator

Axiom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom seeks experienced Derivatives Attorneys and ISDA Negotiators to support financial services clients with complex trading, collateral, clearing, and financing documentation. The role is open to licensed attorneys or seasoned non-JD negotiators with strong derivatives background; ISDA, CSA, repo, and futures experience are valued, with a New York preference.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating ISDAs, CSAs, MRAs, and related documents; managing counterparty negotiations; advising

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs.
• Experience with repurchase agreements, including MRAs and GMRAs; MSFTA experience may be considered for certain opportunities.
• Experience with futures or futures agreements strongly preferred.
• Treasury clearing experience strongly preferred.
• Equity derivatives experience highly desirable; prime brokerage or equity financing experience will also be considered.
• Netting expertise is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating derivatives and trading documentation, including ISDAs, CSAs, MRAs, GMRAs, and MSFTAs.
• Managing counterparty negotiations and documentation workflows
• Supporting documentation for futures, equity derivatives, prime brokerage, equity financing, repo, securities lending, and related trading products
• Advising on or supporting collateral, clearing, netting, and counterparty risk matters
• Supporting treasury clearing and related documentation needs
• Partnering with legal, business, operations, risk, and compliance stakeholders to resolve negotiation and documentation issues efficiently

Skills

Derivatives negotiations

ISDA Master Agreements

Credit Support Annexes

Futures agreements

Equity derivatives

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking experienced Derivatives Attorneys and ISDA Negotiators to support financial services clients with complex trading, collateral, clearing, and financing documentation. This role is open to both licensed attorneys and experienced non-JD negotiators with a strong background in derivatives documentation and counterparty negotiations.

We have an immediate need for full-time and part-time talent with ISDA, CSA, repo, treasury clearing, and futures or futures agreement experience. Experience with equity derivatives is especially valuable. Opportunities are available nationwide, with a preference for talent based in New York.

We are seeking experienced Derivatives Attorneys and ISDA Negotiators to support financial services clients with complex trading, collateral, clearing, and financing documentation. This role is open to both licensed attorneys and experienced non-JD negotiators with a strong background in derivatives documentation and counterparty negotiations.

We have an immediate need for full-time and part-time talent with ISDA, CSA, repo, treasury clearing, and futures or futures agreement experience. Experience with equity derivatives is especially valuable. Opportunities are available nationwide, with a preference for talent based in New York.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating derivatives and trading documentation, including ISDAs, CSAs, MRAs, GMRAs, and MSFTAs
• Managing counterparty negotiations and documentation workflows
• Supporting documentation for futures, equity derivatives, prime brokerage, equity financing, repo, securities lending, and related trading products
• Advising on or supporting collateral, clearing, netting, and counterparty risk matters
• Supporting treasury clearing and related documentation needs
• Partnering with legal, business, operations, risk, and compliance stakeholders to resolve negotiation and documentation issues efficiently

Qualifications

• Significant hands‑on experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes
• Experience with repurchase agreements, including MRAs and GMRAs; MSFTA experience may be considered for certain opportunities
• Experience with futures or futures agreements strongly preferred
• Treasury clearing experience strongly preferred
• Equity derivatives experience highly desirable; prime brokerage or equity financing experience will also be considered
• Netting expertise is a strong plus
• Strong negotiation, organization, communication, and project‑management skills
• Ability to support full‑time or part‑time client needs; full‑time availability is strongly preferred for ISDA negotiator opportunities
• A JD and active bar license are required for attorney roles; a JD is not required for ISDA negotiator roles

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500‑325,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $71,250‑309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world‑class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top‑tier talent with cutting‑edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward‑thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi‑faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.