Derivatives Attorney
Axiom
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $104,500 - $325,000 per year
About the role
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements, and other derivatives trading documents.
- Providing legal guidance on derivatives transactions, collateral management, and OTC trading compliance.
- Collaborating with trading desks, Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Credit teams on derivatives transactions and regulatory initiatives.
- Managing legal, risk, and compliance issues for clients in the derivatives and financial services sector.
- Staying ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and global derivatives rules to provide proactive counsel.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in derivatives, capital markets, or trading documentation legal work
- Strong knowledge of ISDA agreements, CSA, and global OTC derivatives regulations
- Proven track record of advising clients on derivatives documentation and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law; New York Bar admission preferred
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and tools
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ISDA Master AgreementsCredit Support AnnexesMaster Confirmation Agreementsderivatives trading documentsOTC trading compliancecollateral managementregulatory compliancederivatives documentationcapital marketstrading documentation
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationproblem-solving
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)licensed to practice lawNew York Bar admission