Managing Associate - Derivatives
Location
Central London | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you a talented Derivatives Managing Associate with 4+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Finance department? Progress your legal career in this Top 40 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.
The Firm:
This Top 40 London law firm is a pioneer in the legal industry, dealing with the highest quality of work while providing employees with the opportunity to truly make a difference without simply being a small cog in a big machine.
It is common for Associates and Partners to be working side by side and fee earners of all levels have the opportunity to be involved with business development.
You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking, and progressive culture. They invest heavily in their staff, with industry-leading training and a natural platform for progression.
With a broad range of international offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, there are many global on top of their UK client base.
The firm offers a flexible approach to hybrid working, for all staff.
The Role: This is a stand out opportunity for a Derivatives Managing Associate to join this top 40 City of London law firm. Within this role you will be;
- Reviewing and negotiating the full spectrum of derivative and trading documentation for hedge fund and other asset management clients
- Providing strategic advice to buy-side clients on all regulatory change projects impacting the derivatives and trading market, including EMIR, SFTR, Securitisation Regulation, SFDR, MiFID2, BMR, BRRD and IBOR transition.
- Supporting clients in their implementation of UMR initial margin projects for Phases 5 and 6.
- Drafting netting and collateral enforceability opinions and reviews.
The Ideal Candidate: - A qualified solicitor with 4+ years of PQE.
- You will have good organisational skills.
- Excellent client relationship skills and desire to carry out business development. Utilise client focus initiatives and monitor service levels of client needs.
Benefits:
- Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
- A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
- Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.
- Extensive business development support and training giving you the chance to develop client relationships from early in your career.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Derivatives Managing Associate with 4+ years PQE , to join this Top 40 law firm in London.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Alex Rollinson at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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Salary
£125k - £150k per annum
