VP, Senior Derivatives Counsel

Opportunity to join investment bank and work on a wide range of sophisticated equity derivatives matters.

Client Details

Investment bank.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of equity derivatives products and transactions, including but not limited to equity swaps, options, forwards, and structured products.
• Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of equity derivatives transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Work closely with trading, risk management, operations, compliance, and other business units to support the bank's equity derivatives activities.
• Handle complex legal issues related to trading, margining, collateral management, and disputes arising from equity derivatives transactions.
• Keep abreast of developments in relevant legal, regulatory, and market environments, including Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and other financial regulations, and provide proactive guidance to business stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate master agreements (e.g., ISDA), confirmations, and other transaction documents related to equity derivatives.
• Provide strategic advice on risk mitigation strategies and legal structures for equity derivatives transactions.
• Assist with regulatory filings and responses to regulatory inquiries, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.

Profile

• JD from US ABA accredited law school.
• 4 years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, experience at an AmLaw 50 firm highly preferred, or a combination thereof.
• Expertise in the legal and regulatory aspects of equity derivatives products, including but not limited to equity swaps, options, and structured products.
• Solid understanding of global financial regulations, including but not limited to Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and MiFID II, as well as other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex legal agreements and documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, confirmations, and related documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with the operational, risk management, and collateralization aspects of derivatives transactions.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and trading practices related to equity derivatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and provide clear, pragmatic legal advice.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for growth

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JD, US State Bar, 4 years of experience, ideally within an investment bank with prior big law experience, handling equity derivatives, structured notes, securities laws (33/34 Act) and regulations

Salary : $300,000 - $385,000