Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsInvestment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunitiesDerivatives,About Our ClientTop investment banking client.Job DescriptionMain Responsibilities:Provide legal support to the equities sales and trading business, including equity derivatives and structured equity finance activities.Draft, review, and negotiate derivatives trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, master confirmation agreements, and transaction confirmations.Advise business stakeholders on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives and trading activities, including margin and other derivatives-related regulations.Support trading activity across a range of equity-linked products, including swaps, options, and forwards.Draft and negotiate securities financing documentation, including repurchase and securities lending agreements.Maintain and enhance standard form documentation, templates, and legal processes.Partner closely with credit, market risk, collateral management, operations, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to address legal, operational, and risk-related issues.Provide legal support for a broad spectrum of equity-linked products and structured solutions, including structured notes, corporate equity derivatives, quantitative investment strategies, custom indices, and other complex transactions.The Successful ApplicantJ.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with New York admission preferred.Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, or other sophisticated markets environment.Significant experience negotiating derivatives documentation, including ISDA agreements and related collateral arrangements.Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing derivatives markets, including uncleared and cleared products.Deep knowledge of margin requirements, trading documentation, and legal issues affecting equity derivatives and securities financing transactions.Familiarity with repurchase agreements, securities lending arrangements, and other market-standard trading documentation.Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters and tight timelines in a dynamic trading environment.Strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across functions.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing legal risk management with business objectives.What’s on OfferBase salaryCash bonusExcellent benefitsHybrid working modelOpportunity for growth401 (k)ContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN-082026-7082320Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN-082026-7082320
