Negotiator - U.S. Hours

Fieldfisher is a leading legal services provider, committed to delivering efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions to our clients. We specialise in servicing clients with high-volume legal needs and focus on engagements involving eDisclosure, Contract Management and Legal Technology. We are looking to grow our footprint in Belfast by building a dedicated team to service our blue-chip client base.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a negotiator who will be responsible for negotiating and executing various master trading documents on behalf of our clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in negotiating some financial services agreements with clients, with a particular focus on some of the Master Agreements such as ISDA, MSFTA, MRA, and MSLA as well as ancillary agreements such as CDEA, CSA, MRRA and FX Compensation Agreements. This role would work to US hours between 2-10pm or 1-9pm.

• Agreement Negotiation: Using either counterparty paper or our clients' agreement templates, the senior negotiator will be required to draft, negotiate, obtain internal approvals, and finally execute new arrangements with counterparties.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with the client's legal, business, credit, risk and operations teams, to ensure that all negotiations are agreed and approved by the relevant people.
• Data Management: Ensuring that each negotiation is tracked and updated on our client portal so that the management information is up to date and reconciles against the client's internal systems.
• Training and Mentoring: Using your knowledge and experience, help to train and upskill junior members of the team, and act as a mentor for them as they embark on a negotiation career.

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in negotiating financial legal agreements, with some exposure to ISDA, MSFTA, MRA, and MSLA.
• Proven expertise in negotiating with counterparties in financial services, such as investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds.
• Knowledge of derivatives, securities lending, and repo markets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills,
• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with legal tech and innovative solutions for streamlining the negotiation process.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.

We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.