Montresor Legal
Derivatives Lawyer - 12 month contract - Belfast
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Senior Legal Counsel - Markets | 6-8 PQE | London | 12-Month Maternity Cover
We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join a leading global financial institution on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting its Markets business.
The role will provide legal advice across FX, derivatives, and complex financing transactions, including day-to-day support to sales teams, new products and jurisdictions, and counterparty default/close-out matters.
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Requirements:
- 6-8 years' PQE or equivalent, gained in private practice and/or in-house
- Working knowledge of FX and derivatives
- Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills
- Strong academic credentials
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