Derivatives Law Expert

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Document Risk Solutions (DRS) Full time
About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Derivatives Law Expert to join our team at Document Risk Solutions (DRS). The estimated salary for this position is £65,000 - £85,000 per annum. As a Derivatives Law Expert, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts with clients and counterparties. This includes ISDA agreements, CSAs, GMSLAs, GMRAs, NDAs, and Terms of Business. You will also manage negotiation databases, provide information and wider reporting to internal stakeholders, and stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice.

Responsibilities and Requirements

You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts with clients and counterparties, managing negotiation databases, providing information and wider reporting to internal stakeholders and clients, and staying current with legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice. To be successful in this role, you will need a strong academic background in Law or a related field, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Fluency in French is highly desirable. Our team operates in an informal working environment with accessible senior management, open plan offices, and a collaborative approach. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.

Benefits and Perks
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Perks and discount
  • Free Mental Health Support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Life insurance
  • Long term sickness insurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training budget


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