ISDA Master Agreement and Trading Agreements Attorney/Negotiator

SRD Legal Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Attorney/Negotiator to join their ISDA Master Agreement and Trading Agreement practice group. This remote, independent contractor role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of trading agreements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in derivatives and trading documentation, working closely with both internal teams and external counterparties to support the firm's trading and investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in derivatives and trading agreements.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements and related documents.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Expertise in derivatives

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of trading documentation

Compliance understanding

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

ISDA Master Agreement and Trading Agreements Attorney/Negotiator

Seeking an attorney to join the ISDA Master Agreement and Trading Agreement practice group. The ISDA Master Agreement and Trading Agreements attorney will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a wide range of trading agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), Prime Brokerage Agreements (PBAs), Repurchase Agreements (Repos), Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs), and other related documentation. This role requires deep expertise in derivatives, securities financing, and trading documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with the firm's risk and business objectives. The negotiator will collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, risk, compliance, operations, and front office) and external counterparties to execute agreements that support the firm’s trading and investment strategies.

All interested candidates should send resumes to [e-mail].

This is a remote, independent contractor position with flexible hours.

SRD Legal Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for engagement without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, age, physical or mental disability, spousal affiliation, marital status, serious medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.