ISDA NEGOTIATOR
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 05 Jul 2021
- Closes
- 02 Aug 2021
- Ref
- 14106474/001
- Contact
- Nellie Russell
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Preparing, negotiating and arranging execution of all agreements for my client and other affiliates required to facilitate trading relationships with global counterparties, and to provide legal advice and ancillary services as necessary for the completion of this task.
Client Details
My client is an Investment Firm based in the City of London.
Description
Preparing, negotiating and arranging execution of all agreements (principally ISDA & FIA Master Agreements) my client and other affiliates required to facilitate OTC and exchange derivative trading relationships with global counterparties, and to provide legal advice and ancillary services as necessary for the completion of this task.
Actively studying and researching relevant legal subjects such as, for example, Contract Law and other ISDA and industry material. This will also involve attending internal and external training organised by the company.
Preparing, negotiating and arranging execution of all agreements for my client and other affiliates required to facilitate trading relationships with global counterparties, and to provide legal advice and ancillary services as necessary for the completion of this task.
* Negotiating agreements (sometimes under a foreign system of law, where appropriate), including preparing and submitting draft documents to clients prior to negotiation and execution of final original documents and any subsequent amendments thereto.
* Undertaking due diligence prior to and post completion of agreements e. commissioning and review of legal opinions and supporting documents.
* Creating new standard template agreements in line with current legal advice.
* Providing advice as required on legal issues.
* Providing updates as necessary on status and outstanding issues.
* Carrying out any ancillary administrative task required by Head of Legal, Documentation Manager and Senior Management.
* Coordinating with Business, Credit, Compliance, Client Services Group, Operations and chief officers and obtaining terms and approvals necessary for the completion of agreements.
Profile
* Demonstrable experience of previous ISDA work preferably with the experience and ability to negotiate other trading agreements (especially FIA Master Agreements and Terms of Business).
* Good attention to detail, team player, able to work under pressure, prioritise and respond to deadlines. Good organisation skills.
* Personable individual who is able to liaise, communicate and build working relationships both internally and external.
Job Offer
Permanent opportunity
ASAP start