Fieldfisher
US Hours Negotiator
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Join Fieldfisher as a Negotiator – US Hours!
Fieldfisher is a leading legal services provider, committed to delivering efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions to our clients. We specialise in servicing clients with high-volume legal needs and focus on engagements involving eDisclosure, Contract Management and Legal Technology. We are looking to grow our footprint in Belfast by building a dedicated team to service our blue-chip client base.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a negotiator who will be responsible for negotiating and executing various master trading documents on behalf of our clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in negotiating some financial services agreements with clients, with a particular focus on some of the Master Agreements such as ISDA, MSFTA, MRA, and MSLA as well as ancillary agreements such as CDEA, CSA, MRRA and FX Compensation Agreements. This role would work to US hours between 2-10pm or 1-9pm.
- Agreement Negotiation: Using either counterparty paper or our clients' agreement templates, the senior negotiator will be required to draft, negotiate, obtain internal approvals, and finally execute new arrangements with counterparties.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with the client's legal, business, credit, risk and operations teams, to ensure that all negotiations are agreed and approved by the relevant people.
- Data Management: Ensuring that each negotiation is tracked and updated on our client portal so that the management information is up to date and reconciles against the client's internal systems.
- Training and Mentoring: Using your knowledge and experience, help to train and upskill junior members of the team, and act as a mentor for them as they embark on a negotiation career.
Experience and Knowledge
- A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in negotiating financial legal agreements, with some exposure to ISDA, MSFTA, MRA, and MSLA.
- Proven expertise in negotiating with counterparties in financial services, such as investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds.
- Knowledge of derivatives, securities lending, and repo markets.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills,
- A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.
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Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with legal tech and innovative solutions for streamlining the negotiation process.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Who are we looking for?
We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: [Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher](Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher).
- Modern Office Space: Located at Adelaide Exchange, Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
- Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Why join Fieldfisher?
At Fieldfisher, we know people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves.
We invest in helping our people build fulfilling careers while maintaining a healthy balance with life outside work. From professional development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives to flexible ways of working, we're committed to creating an environment where people can thrive.
As part of our People First approach, we offer a range of support for colleagues and their families. Find out more about our family-friendly approach.
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Inclusion at Fieldfisher
We want everyone at Fieldfisher to feel respected, valued and able to succeed.
We're committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented people from all backgrounds and creating opportunities for colleagues to grow and thrive. We believe that different experiences and perspectives strengthen our firm, our teams and the service we provide to clients.
Our Inclusion Networks, colleague-led initiatives, awareness campaigns and learning programmes help build community, encourage understanding and support an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Fieldfisher is proud to be an Opening Doors Employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland. Through our inclusion and recruitment strategies, we are committed to broadening access to careers, attracting talent from diverse backgrounds, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Accessibility and adjustments
We're committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please contact the Recruitment team in confidence at recruitmenthr@fieldfisher.com. We'll work with you to understand what support you need and ensure you can participate fully in the process.
What to do next
- Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at Brianna.Hartridge@fieldfisher.com.
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
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