DERIVATIVES - SNR ASSOC / COUNSEL - EXCELENT PARTNER TRACK

Noble Legal Limited; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior associate/counsel to join their market-leading derivatives and trading practice. This dynamic role offers the chance to work closely with hedge fund and asset management clients, providing strategic advice on regulatory changes and drafting crucial documentation. With a focus on professional growth and a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for an ambitious individual looking to make a significant impact and push towards partnership. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual with technical and business acumen for partnership.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting derivative documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate derivative documentation for hedge fund clients.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory changes impacting trading.

Skills

Derivatives Trading

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Legal Drafting

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Law

Job description

Our client's market-leading buy-side derivatives and trading practice provides expert advice and solutions on every aspect of trading derivatives and other financial products. They are actively seeking a first-rate senior associate/counsel as part of their strategic plans for growth.

You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team that values efficiency, pragmatism, and client-specific advice. Our collaborative environment and commitment to professional growth provide an excellent opportunity for career development. Join us and contribute to our market-leading practice, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

You will have exposure to a wide variety of work, including:

1. Reviewing and negotiating the full spectrum of derivative and trading documentation for hedge fund and other asset management clients.
2. Providing strategic advice to buy-side clients on all regulatory change projects impacting the derivatives and trading market, including EMIR, SFTR, Securitisation Regulation, SFDR, MiFID2, BMR, BRRD, and IBOR transition.
3. Supporting clients in their implementation of UMR initial margin projects for Phases 5 and 6.
4. Drafting netting and collateral enforceability opinions and reviews.
5. Advising on UCITS asset eligibility and AIFMD requirements impacting portfolio transactions.
6. Drafting and negotiating custody documentation (including the application of client money and assets rules / CASS), IMAs, TMAs, and prime brokerage agreements.
7. Collaborating with fund lawyers on fund prospectuses and other fund documentation.
8. Drafting or reviewing derivative hedging instruments for financing transactions.
9. Partnering with industry bodies such as AIMA, the Investment Association, EFAMA, and ISDA.
10. Project management of large-scale cross-border advisory projects.

Being a senior role, they are seeking an ambitious individual with the technical and business acumen to push towards partnership.

For a confidential chat, please don't hesitate to call (0)20 7691 2888 and ask for one of our dedicated consultants.

The clients we represent and Noble Legal are open and inclusive employers, who seek to understand, encourage and celebrate diversity, making them a place where a sense of belonging is fostered.