Hybrid NYC Derivatives Attorney – Master Agreements

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. in New York seeks an experienced derivatives attorney to support the Americas Markets Business across rates, FX, credit, LatAm and Risk Solutions for corporate and PE clients.

This hybrid role emphasizes strong drafting and negotiations of master and collateral agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and execute ISDA/CSA related documents and advise on Dodd-Frank, margin and reporting protocols while coordinating with credit risk, sales/trading, and onboarding teams.

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.

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.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Client negotiation

ISDA familiarity

Spanish language skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

New York State Bar

Tools

MRA familiarity

GMRA familiarity

Job description

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. in New York seeks an experienced derivatives attorney to support the Americas Markets Business across rates, FX, credit, LatAm and Risk Solutions for corporate and PE clients.

This hybrid role emphasizes strong drafting and negotiations of master and collateral agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and execute ISDA/CSA related documents and advise on Dodd-Frank, margin and reporting protocols while coordinating with credit risk, sales/trading, and onboarding teams.