Derivatives Lawyer

We are currently seeking a Derivatives Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries.

Responsibilities:

• Provide practical and commercially focused advice to key stakeholders on complex OTC and exchange-traded derivatives transactions for both sell-side and buy-side clients.
• Support strategic projects driven by regulatory and political developments (e.g., Brexit, Initial Margin phases 4 & 5), ensuring compliance with evolving standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of derivatives documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and clearing documentation.
• Maintain strong knowledge of clearing rules, CCP requirements, and derivative asset classes (Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, FX, Commodities).
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies, including netting arrangements, collateral management, and custody solutions for margin and settlement.
• Collaborate on the development of new products and market structures, including prime brokerage and securities financing solutions.
• Provide direct guidance to business clients on regulatory change and practical solutions within the dynamic financial services environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally under time-sensitive conditions.
• Eligibility to practice as a lawyer in the UK with full right to work.
• 2 years of relevant experience supporting a financial institution.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:  

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.   Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:  Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at  View email address on axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

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