Derivatives Lawyer, 5PQE+, FS

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time
Job Description

The client

A leading financial services firm dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions is looking for a 4PQE+ Markets Lawyer to join their team of front office, trading floor lawyers.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advising the sales and trading teams, managing derivatives transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing full range legal support for the business with equity derivatives transactions,
  • Supporting the team with product engineering, design and associated legal issues.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating derivatives documentation
  • Collaborating with internal teams, including trading, risk management, compliance, and operations, to ensure smooth execution of derivatives transactions.
  • Managing external legal counsel as needed and coordinating with counterparties' legal teams.
  • Advising on regulatory matters related to derivatives, including EMIR, MiFID II, and other relevant regulations.
  • Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments in the derivatives market and providing updates and training to internal stakeholders.


Qualifications:

  • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in derivatives law, preferably within a financial services firm or top-tier law firm.
  • Experience of derivatives markets and products.
  • Knowledge of equity derivatives would be a plus for this position.
  • Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex derivatives agreements.
  • Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements affecting derivatives transactions.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.



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