Simmons & Hanbury
Derivatives Lawyer - Trading Firm - Immediate Start
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Derivatives Legal Counsel - Temporary Role
Our client, a global trading firm, is looking for a Derivatives Legal Counsel to join their London office on a temporary basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with external counsel to negotiate the firm’s trading documentation with counterparties, including:
- ISDAs, CSAs, MRAs, GMRAs, GMSLAs, and similar master agreements
- Prime brokerage agreements
- ETD and OTC clearing agreements
- Digital asset trading agreements
- Advise on the impact of financial regulation for the firm’s trading and other business activities (e.g. EU/UK EMIR, MiFID II, etc.) and work on documentation aspects related to forthcoming regulatory changes.
- Stay updated with regulatory developments via close contacts with advisers, industry bodies, contacts, and working groups.
- Work on ad hoc projects within the legal department relating to the derivatives function.
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Experience Requirements
- 5+ PQE in a top tier derivatives practice of either a UK or US firm
- Relevant experience across fixed income, interest rates, equities, bonds including OTC and cash products
- Good knowledge of regulation applicable to financial markets and investment managers
- Excellent attention to detail
- Takes initiative and looks to improve processes
About Simons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Governance practice areas, while our Legal Services division Hanbury Partners provides flexible consultancy arrangements. We facilitate secondments for senior lawyers into in-house legal departments and law firms, and source specialist lawyers for bespoke projects.
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