Senior Consultant – Operational Risk Management
Guidehouse
Derivatives Associate – Financial Law
Avant Tech
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Draft and negotiate ISDA and related documentation for complex derivative transactions.
- Represent major financial institutions, hedge funds, and private equity clients.
- Manage client relationships and deliver strategic legal advice.
- Collaborate with partners on bespoke, high-value structured finance transactions.
- Stay current on regulatory developments impacting derivatives and structured products.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (T14 preferred).
- Active member of the New York Bar.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in derivatives, structured finance, or related practice.
- Proven ability to handle complex deal documentation and client relationships.
- Law review, journal, or top-of-class academic standing strongly preferred.
- GPA 3.5 or higher.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Work with a globally recognized financial law team.
- Exposure to complex, high-profile deals.
- Hybrid work flexibility and career advancement opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
ISDA documentationderivative transactionsstructured financedeal documentation
Soft skills
client relationship managementstrategic legal advicecollaboration
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)New York Bar membership
