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Job opening · Ref VPO-0222

Derivatives Associate, London · Global Finance Powerhouse

Private practiceDerivativesCapital MarketsBankingmid-associateLondon, UK

Leading global finance firm seeks mid-to-senior derivatives associate to join its London capital markets team. You'll work on sophisticated cross-border derivatives and structured finance transactions advising major financial institutions.

The work:

  • Advise on complex derivatives products: structured transactions, repackagings, structured notes, and derivative trading
  • Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA master agreements, credit support documentation, and related agreements
  • Support structured finance and securitisation matters, including structured repo and derivatives
  • Counsel on risk management strategies and collateral structures
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and market documentation
  • Work with clients including investment banks and financial institutions on credit risk mitigation and alternative risk-transfer products

What they're looking for:

  • Qualified as solicitor in England & Wales (equivalent experience considered)
  • 3-8 years at a top-tier UK, US, or international law firm with derivatives and structured finance focus
  • Strong academic background and solid understanding of derivatives products and financial markets
  • Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on ISDA agreements and master agreements
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions accurately
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong commercial awareness
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Hybrid work model with flexibility between office and remote.

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