Derivatives Document Negotiator

Axiom is seeking experienced Derivatives & Repo Contracts Specialists to join our Financial Services team. In this role, you will support leading financial institutions by negotiating and managing complex derivatives and repurchase agreement documentation while helping clients mitigate risk and maintain regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), and other derivatives trading documentation.
• Negotiate and manage repurchase agreements, including Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRAs) and Master Repurchase Agreements (MRAs).
• Support repo, derivatives, treasury, and clearing operations by providing guidance on legal and contractual risk.
• Collaborate with trading desks, treasury, legal, compliance, credit, and operations teams on complex financial transactions.
• Analyze contractual provisions to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with collateral management, netting arrangements, and related trading documentation.
• Stay current on evolving derivatives, repo, and financial markets regulations to provide proactive support.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience negotiating or managing derivatives or financial markets documentation.
• Hands-on experience with ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs).
• Experience negotiating repurchase agreements, including GMRAs or MRAs.
• Strong understanding of derivatives, repo, treasury, or capital markets documentation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Skills

• Experience negotiating Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs).
• Experience supporting treasury clearing operations.
• Knowledge of netting agreements and collateral management.
• Experience with futures or futures agreement documentation.
• Familiarity with OTC derivatives regulations and financial market best practices.
• Experience supporting global financial institutions or trading operations.

Pay

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500–325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250–309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and tools.

About the company

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We deliver innovative solutions across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (industry average NPS score is +35%).