Global Markets Associate Derivatives

Ashurst Perkins Coie; New York; On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Coie, a global law firm, seeks a mid-level derivatives lawyer for its New York office. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a competitive salary ranging from $260,000 to $420,000.

The ideal candidate will have New York qualifications and experience in credit derivatives and structured credit transactions. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, acting on deals, and engaging with clients to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Mid-level New York-qualified lawyer with experience in credit derivatives.
• Knowledge of US regulatory regime and bankruptcy issues.
• Experience with digital assets and related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Act on all elements of a deal from term-sheet stage to closing.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.
• Provide initial views and advice for advisory briefs.
• Interact with clients and respond to client needs.

Skills

Credit derivatives experience

Structured credit transactions

Knowledge of US regulatory regime

Bankruptcy issues related to derivatives

Experience with digital assets

Education

New York qualification as a lawyer

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie is a global law firm with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services.

We are looking for a mid‑level, New York‑qualified derivatives lawyer to join our New York office. The role is full‑time, permanent, and offers a salary banding of $260,000‑$420,000.

Responsibilities

• Act on all elements of a deal from term‑sheet stage, through negotiation of transaction documents to closing and post‑closing.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.
• Contribute to department know‑how.
• Provide initial views and advice for advisory briefs, drawing on the firm’s resources.
• Interact with clients and colleagues globally, responding to client needs and contributing to business growth.

Qualifications

• Mid‑level, New York‑qualified lawyer with experience in credit derivatives and structured credit transactions.
• Knowledge of US regulatory regime and bankruptcy issues related to derivatives.
• Experience with digital assets and related transactions and activities.

Compensation

Salary banding: $260,000 - $420,000.