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.

Qualifications

• 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 Skills

• 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 Axiom

Axiom has been pioneering the alternative legal services industry since 1998, serving over 1,500 legal departments globally. We offer innovative solutions combining top-tier legal talent with advanced AI tools, addressing complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to small and medium-sized businesses. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64%. Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking community dedicated to excellence in the legal profession.