French-speaking lawyer or experienced paralegal ( OTC derivatives contracts)
We are looking for French-speaking (ideally bi-lingual English/French) junior to mid-level lawyers or experienced paralegals with 1 to 4 years of experience in negotiating OTC derivatives contracts (ISDA, FBF) in a bank or an asset manager.
Ideally qualified as an advocate in France but not required.
This is initially for a 2 to 3 months Paris or Mauritius based project but it will most likely extend for a longer period.
Required skills include:
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written/ verbal communication skills
- Able to work both independently and as an integral part of a team
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Commercial, proactive and business-like mind-set
- A good grasp of Microsoft Office applications
- Be comfortable with technological applications, plus a knowledge of legal review platforms will be beneficial
- Good time management skills and the ability to operate well in high-pressure environments
- Strong team player
- Risk sensitivity and the ability to know when to escalate an issue