Derivatives Attorney

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, Account Control 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with prime brokerage documentation, account control agreements, and regulatory initial margin requirements
• Familiarity with cross-border derivatives regulations including U.S. Dodd-Frank, EMIR, UK, Canadian, and Singapore frameworks
• Comfortable supporting global trading operations and multiple time zones

About the Company

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools.