VP, Commodities Contracts & Master Agreements

Morgan Stanley; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a qualified attorney to support the Commodities desks with negotiations of master agreements and ancillary documents. The role focuses on negotiating master agreements and related documents for efficient deal execution.

The successful candidate will review ISDA schedules, annexes, NAESBs, EEIs, credit support annexes, bespoke physical master agreements and guaranties, collaborating with business units, external counsel and clients to protect Morgan Stanley’s interests.

Qualifications

• JD preferred
• Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating the ISDA Master Agreement and other trading documentation preferred
• College degree required
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas and forge strong relationships internally and with external clients
• Highly motivated and adaptable; the ability to work on a team of diverse individuals
• Must be mature and professional
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently and to perform consistently and respond creatively in a high volume fast paced and changing environment
• Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity

Responsibilities

• The timely, consistent and effective negotiation, review, and drafting of master agreements (using both English and New York law) upon request from the Business Unit to help facilitate their business.
• Liaise with Credit, Risk, Legal, Sales, Operations, Tax and other internal groups to ensure that the appropriate terms are included in all agreements for the effective protection of Morgan Stanley in line with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Converse with clients regarding Morgan Stanley’s position in master agreements
• Keeping work in progress records up to date.
• Keeping informed of business and regulatory developments as they impact on the way in which the business operates

Skills

ISDA Master Agreement

Trading documentation

Contract negotiations

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

JD or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a qualified attorney to support the Commodities desks with negotiations of master agreements and ancillary documents. The role focuses on negotiating master agreements and related documents for efficient deal execution.

The successful candidate will review ISDA schedules, annexes, NAESBs, EEIs, credit support annexes, bespoke physical master agreements and guaranties, collaborating with business units, external counsel and clients to protect Morgan Stanley’s interests.