Derivatives & Trading Counsel

About the role

A Global Bank and Financial Services Group is looking for a lawyer with 5+ years' experience with Securities Law; Derivatives; Structured Finance; and Banking for an ongoing engagement starting as soon as possible. The work will involve providing interim support to an asset management legal team on a range of derivatives, repo, futures, clearing, and account control transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a broad range of trading and financial agreements, including:
• ISDA Master Agreements
• Credit Support Annexes (CSAs)
• Master Confirmation Agreements (MCAs)
• Master Repurchase Agreements (MRAs)
• Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRAs)
• Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs)
• Futures account agreements
• Cleared derivatives addenda
• Execution and give-up agreements
• Account control agreements
• Related amendments and ancillary documentation
• Support the preparation, review, and negotiation of sponsored repo and U.S. Treasury clearing documentation, including:
• SIFMA Master Treasury Securities Clearing Agreements
• Treasury Clearing Annexes
• Sponsored membership agreements
• Reimbursement and security agreements
• Asset restriction agreements
• Collateral-in-lieu agreements
• Related clearing and collateral documentation

Key Details

• Location: hybrid, 2-days per week in Manhattan, NY, though well-qualified remote candidates are still strongly encouraged to apply
• Schedule: Full-time
• Duration: Ongoing engagement
• Compensation: $130 - $160 per hour
• Required: Candidates must be able to work full-time. The work will be performed remotely.
• The work will be performed remotely.
• The preferred pricing model is hourly. The budget is $130 - $160 per hour.
• Candidates will be employed through an Employer of Record (W-2) for the duration of the engagement.

Why Join the Priori Network

• Gain access to:
• High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams
• Flexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goals
• A streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding wars
• A dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment

At Priori

We believe great lawyers deserve a third path. One that combines sophisticated work, autonomy, and support. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

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