Legal Counsel - Derivatives

Page Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

401(k)

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking an experienced attorney to join its derivatives legal team supporting a broad fixed income and markets platform in the United States. The role covers macro and corporate products across rates, FX, credit, structured solutions, and financing transactions, collaborating with sales, trading, risk, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a JD and admission to the US bar (NY preferred) with 5+ years of experience in top law firms or financial institutions, focusing

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with New York admission preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, or similar environment.
• Significant experience negotiating ISDA documentation and related derivatives trading agreements.
• Strong knowledge of collateral documentation, margin requirements, and derivatives regulatory frameworks.
• Exposure to Latin American markets and/or Spanish language capabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to fixed income sales and trading businesses across macro and corporate-focused products.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and related trading documentation, including collateral and ancillary agreements.
• Manage negotiations independently from inception through execution while balancing legal, commercial, and relationship considerations.
• Partner directly with clients and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax, compliance, and onboarding teams.
• Advise on derivatives-related regulatory documentation and market protocols, including margin, reporting, and resolution stay requirements.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence related to counterparty authority, capacity, enforceability, netting, and collateral arrangements.
• Monitor regulatory developments, market initiatives, and industry best practices impacting derivatives and trading activities.

Skills

ISDA negotiation

Derivatives trading agreements

Regulatory compliance (33/34 Act)

Legal negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced attorney to join its derivatives legal team supporting a broad fixed income and markets platform. This position offers exposure across a diverse range of products, including rates, foreign exchange, credit, structured solutions, and financing transactions, while partnering closely with sales, trading, risk, and other key stakeholders.

Client Details

Top investment banking client.

Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to fixed income sales and trading businesses across a range of macro and corporate-focused products.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and related trading documentation, including collateral and ancillary agreements.
• Manage negotiations independently from inception through execution while balancing legal, commercial, and relationship considerations.
• Partner directly with clients and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax, compliance, and onboarding teams.
• Advise on derivatives-related regulatory documentation and market protocols, including margin, reporting, and resolution stay requirements.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence related to counterparty authority, capacity, enforceability, netting, and collateral arrangements.
• Monitor regulatory developments, market initiatives, and industry best practices impacting derivatives and trading activities.

Profile

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with New York admission preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience gained at a leading law firm, financial institution, or similar environment.
• Significant experience negotiating ISDA documentation and related derivatives trading agreements.
• Strong knowledge of collateral documentation, margin requirements, and derivatives regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with additional market-standard financial contracts, including repurchase, securities lending, and foreign exchange documentation.
• Understanding of loan-linked derivatives and related financing structures is preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry legal opinions, netting analyses, and enforceability considerations.
• Exposure to Latin American markets and/or Spanish language capabilities is a plus.
• Strong commercial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex negotiations simultaneously.

Job Offer

• Base salary
• Cash bonus
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for growth
• 401 (k)

Desired Skills and Experience

JD, US State Bar, 7+ years of experience, ideally within an investment bank with prior big law experience, covering equity derivatives, structured notes. deep understanding of related securities laws (33/34 Act) and regulations as they pertain to capital markets transactions.