French-speaking lawyer or experienced paralegal ( OTC derivatives contracts)

Recruiter
Paralaw Ltd
Location
Paris, Ile-de-France (FR)
Salary
Excellent rates of pay
Posted
19 Dec 2016
Closes
16 Jan 2017
Job Title
Lawyer
Practice Area
Banking
PQE Level
2-4
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

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

 

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