Derivatives Lawyer

3 months ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Macquarie Group Full time
This is an exciting opportunity with the Commodities and Global Markets derivatives and trading legal team, responsible for advising on derivative transactions across foreign exchange, interest rates and commodity trading desks, with a focus on institutional private equity fund clients.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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You will also be required to supervise document negotiators in the negotiation of trading documents across these asset classes and advise business stakeholders on more complicated trading documents, finance-linked hedging and private equity fund structures. You will be managing, reviewing and procuring where necessary, matters ancillary to but critical to derivative transactions include netting, collateral and risk mitigation opinions, licensing and regulatory opinions, fund formation documents and other business facilitation documents.

What you offer

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  • 1-4 years post qualified as a lawyer
  • Experience in derivatives documentation
  • Private practice training is helpful but not necessary
  • Knowledge of private equity fund structures is helpful but not necessary


We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Commodities and Global Markets

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In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to a diverse client base.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
  • Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
  • Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
  • Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
  • Recognition and service awards


Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.


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