Senior Derivatives Counsel | NY Hybrid, Multi-Asset Focus

Justia, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking an experienced Derivatives Attorney in New York to support the Americas Markets business across Rates, FX, Credit, Latam and Risk Solutions Group, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will draft and negotiate master and collateral agreements, engage with clients, work with risk, sales, and compliance, and stay current on industry protocols and regulatory updates. NY Bar and 5+ years in finance-law are expected.

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 master agreements (MRA, GMRA, GMSLA, MSFTA).
• Familiarity with loan-linked ISDA terms and credit agreements.
• Familiarity with industry opinions; Latin America experience or Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage for fixed income sales and trading, including macro and corporate businesses.
• Draft, negotiate and execute master and collateral agreements and ancillary documentation; manage negotiations end-to-end.
• Engage with clients and coordinate with credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax and compliance.
• Review and advise on Dodd-Frank Protocols, Margin Self-Disclosure Letter, and Reporting Agreements.
• Stay current on industry initiatives, perform capacity/authority checks, and conduct due diligence on negotiations.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Master agreements familiarity

ISDA knowledge

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Member in good standing of the New York State Bar

5+ years of relevant legal experience in financial institutions or top-tier law firm

Familiarity with industry master agreements (MRA, GMRA, GMSLA, MSFTA)

Familiarity with loan-linked ISDA terms and credit agreements

Familiarity with industry opinions; Latin America experience or Spanish language skills a plus

Job description

Mizuho is seeking an experienced Derivatives Attorney in New York to support the Americas Markets business across Rates, FX, Credit, Latam and Risk Solutions Group, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will draft and negotiate master and collateral agreements, engage with clients, work with risk, sales, and compliance, and stay current on industry protocols and regulatory updates. NY Bar and 5+ years in finance-law are expected.