Senior Associate Attorney - Corporate (Derivatives)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 365,000 - 445,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in Corporate (Derivatives) for its New York, NY office.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in transactional commodities, futures, and derivatives within a top-tier law firm environment, with active bar admission and a proven ability to manage complex client relationships. The role involves advising on Dodd-Frank, CFTC, and SEC regulations, handling sophisticated derivatives transactions, and joining a Chambers-rated

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academics.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of mix transactional commodities, futures and derivatives matters.
• Experience advising on Dodd-Frank, CFTC and SEC regulations.
• Strong drafting, communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on transactions involving traditional assets (rates, currencies, commodities, securities, credit).
• Represent investment banks, family offices, and sovereign funds on complex structured products including crypto and ESG.
• Manage sophisticated hedging, investment, balance-sheet, monetization, or arbitrage transactions with a strategic mindset.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Dodd-Frank knowledge

Derivatives experience

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from a Top Tier law school (T-14)

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney - Corporate (Derivatives)

Location: New York, NY

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented and driven Senior Associate Corporate (Derivatives) Attorney to join their world-class Capital Markets practice. The Financial Regulatory and Derivatives practice groups of the NY office works with investment managers, financial institutions and emerging companies, handling a dynamic mix of Dodd-Frank, CFTC and SEC regulations coupled with derivatives transactions involving commodities, IRS, FX, and credit derivatives, futures, and FinTech and crypto trading.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a Top Tier (T-14) law school with a strong academic record.

• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

• 5+ years mix of transactional commodities, futures and derivatives matters.

• Candidates with expertise in corporate transactional matters who are looking to expand their skill set are encouraged to apply.

• Experience advising on Dodd-Frank, CFTC and SEC regulations, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to manage complex projects and client relationships with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on transactions involving traditional assets, such as interest rates, currencies, commodities, securities, and credit.

• Represent investment banks, family offices, public and private companies, and sovereign wealth funds on innovative and complex structured products and asset classes, such as crypto, ESG, private equity, weather, longevity, and real estate.

• Consult on sophisticated transactions for clients looking to hedge, invest, manage their balance sheet, monetize, or arbitrage, bringing an experienced and strategic perspective.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join aChambers Rated Band 1 premier practice that represents many ofthemost sophisticated market participants in the world achieve their business objectives through careful and commercially-focused attention to structuring, documenting, and negotiating the full range of derivative, strategic equity, and structured product transactions.

As one of the most active firms advising on derivative transactions, you will gain unparalleled experience working alongside seasoned practitioners. The firm offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where associates are given meaningful responsibility and access to world-class training and mentorship. You will work on high-impact, cross-border transactions and regulatory matters in a supportive and intellectually rigorous setting.

Compensation is competitive, with a base salary range of $365,000-$445,000 (as determined by experience, location, and market factors) and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, and additional perks.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.