Legal Counsel Trading Documentation in City Of London

Job description

Legal Counsel Trading Documentation for a Leading Global Banking Group

The Role

Legal Associate - Supporting a Trading and Sales desk covering all IR / FX / Equity Derivatives working as part of a Trading Documentation Legal Team

• Negotiating master agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, give-up agreements, cleared derivatives execution documentation, repurchase agreements, stocklending agreements, collateral arrangements and regulatory amendments with corporates and banks
• Navigation of various online platforms to negotiate client facing contracts, and to also access, amend and maintain information
• Regulatory & compliance documentation, including EMIR / UK EMIR.
• Review of regulatory initial margin documentation.
• Working closely with the Front office Trading desks
• Project finance hedging transactions ( training will be provided)

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with either a law firm or financial institution background
• Experience of trading documentation (ISDA Master Agreements, CSA, GMRA and/or GMSLA).
• Familiarity with trading environment and banking structures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proven negotiation skills / oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly in a time efficient manner

• Hybrid working policy 3 days / week in the office
• Attractive Compensation package and benefits

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English