Counsel – Trading & Regulatory Derivatives, Financial Products
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis • Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $108,000 - $186,300 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Draft, negotiate, and review trading agreements including: ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs)
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to ensure timely execution
- Advise on U.S. regulatory requirements impacting trading activities
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on trading documentation
- Support onboarding of clients with counterparty banks and ensure compliance with key regulatory developments
- Provide legal input on new product launches and trading strategies
- Maintain and update legal templates and negotiation guidelines
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department at a financial institution
- Deep understanding of derivatives and trading documentation, including ISDA, MSFTA, and futures/options agreements/OTC clearing addendums
- Strong knowledge of U.S. financial regulatory landscape (SEC, CFTC, Dodd-Frank)
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and work collaboratively across teams
- Experience with fund structures and cross-border documentation is a plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time)
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
ISDA Master AgreementsCredit Support Annexesderivativestrading documentationMSFTAfutures agreementsoptions agreementsOTC clearing addendumsU.S. financial regulatory landscaperegulatory compliance
Soft skills
negotiationdraftingcommunicationcollaborationtransaction management
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership