Derivatives Lawyer, 3PQE - Structured Finance and Securitisation

Job Description

We are excited to announce a career opportunity for a Derivatives Lawyer with over 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our dynamic London Structured Finance Team. This role is an invitation for ambitious professionals to become part of a growing team of experts in a thriving practice area.

Role Overview:

The appointed Derivatives Lawyer will engage in a wide array of derivatives instructions, encompassing finance-linked hedging, credit derivatives, equity, commodities, FX, and collateral. This includes variation margin and initial margin projects, as well as bespoke arrangements supporting longevity insurance/reinsurance transactions. The successful candidate will negotiate critical trading documents, such as ISDA Master Agreements and GMRAs, and provide regulatory advice in relation to EMIR, MiFID, and SFTR. This role comes at a time of significant growth for the practice, highlighted by recent panel appointments and new instructions.

The Team:

Our Derivatives practice is part of the firm’s Structured Finance & Securitisation team, led by the renowned Rachel Kelly. With over 30 years of experience, the team has established itself as a leader in the field since joining our firm in April 2020. Collaboration is at the heart of our practice, working closely with teams across Financial Services Transactions, Financial Regulation & Compliance, and Insurance. This expansion reflects a period of success and the opportunity to contribute to a burgeoning practice area within the firm.

The Group:

Our Finance group boasts a robust presence in the City and across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and the Middle East. Our comprehensive service offering includes structured finance, leveraged finance, funds finance, and more, catering to a diverse client base.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A minimum of 3+ years PQE in a derivatives practice or in-house role within the financial sector.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Comprehensive experience and technical knowledge in derivatives, covering both transactional and regulatory aspects.
• A proactive approach, excellent client relationship skills, and a collaborative spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

The role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, from negotiating trading documentation to advising on regulatory compliance and engaging in synthetic securitisation transactions. The successful candidate will serve as a primary contact for clients on discrete matters, offering a unique opportunity to shape the practice’s future direction.

The Managing Associate/ Associate will be required to engage directly with clients and may be the primary day-to-day contact for discrete matters.