Derivatives Lawyer (ISDA - Senior Level)
- Recruiter
- Hays Northern Ireland
- Location
- Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
- Salary
- £45000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 19 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2018
- Ref
- 3371833
- Contact
- Patrick McDonald
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Your new company
A pioneering Global Law firm that represents some of the most recognised companies in the world, across the range of market sectors, has an exciting opportunity arising within their Banking and Financial Services Team in Belfast, for an experienced and ambitious Derivatives (ISDA) Lawyer
The firm provides top level, commercial, bespoke tailored legal service to meet and exceed their clients needs and this has given rise to this very unique role in Belfast.
Your new role
As this is a brand new position in Belfast within a stellar global firm, this is a very exciting opportunity to put your stamp on building a team and business.
As a Senior team member you will help build and head up a team of derivative lawyers and document specialists, ensuring the provision of a high level offering across the full suite of Derivative Legal Services, initially to a select number of dedicated Financial Services Clients.
You will be responsible for the maintenance of existing business and development of new business in this field and will have the full support and backing of the firm and broader Financial Services team;
Provide support on the negotiation of synthetic prime brokerage and equity swap documentation;
Review and negotiate collateral arrangements including third party security arrangements and bespoke margining arrangements;
Advise on development of new products, structures and platform developments
Assist with matters relating to synthetic direct market access and other electronic trading platforms;
Have involvement in the review of the ongoing regulatory development;
Develop and manage a team of lawyers and document specialists
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an ambitious, qualified Lawyer, with at least 4 Yrs PQE + experience advising and dealing with broker agreements, ISDA, GMRA and credit support annexes.
Possess a strong understanding of collateral and security arrangements.
Have experience with the structure of trading documents and the granular parts of a trade.
With strong transaction knowledge and experience.
Team management experience would be desirable although not essential.
What you'll get in return
An excellent market salary and package are on offer for this position.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you would like a little more detail before making your application please contact Patrick McDonald confidentially at Hays Legal in Belfast.
If you're keen to explore new legal opportunities in Dublin or a specific location across the UK, Hays have a strategic office network spanning Ireland and the UK with a team of over 30 specialist legal recruitment consultants that can assist you with your job search. Please get in touch with Patrick McDonald confidentially to find out more about your options.
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