JS Careers is excited to be recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel opportunity for a global Investment Bank operating in the Australian market. Our client is a looking for a VP or Director level (8-12yrs+ PQE) financial markets lawyer with experience covering Derivatives & Structured Products. They will also consider someone who is an experienced Derivatives Negotiator. You will be a trusted business advisor, providing commercial legal advice on structuring of complex financial products and regulatory advice.
Suitable candidates are sought from either
Current in-house roles within the financial services sector - robust preference for candidates with exposure to financial markets businesses;
Leading Australian or global private practice firms, with either general corporate and commercial experience (financial markets focus) or capital markets advisory experience;
Australian or global regulatory bodies or regulatory advisory practices.
Duties of the role will include
Provide commercial legal advice on structuring complex financial products;
Experience in drafting and negotiating derivatives trading documentation, including ISDAs.




Finance linked hedging and deal contingent hedging transactions, including underlying facility agreements, inter-creditor and security agreements.
Responding to regulatory queries as and when required;
Providing regular reports on regulatory activities and elevate material issues as required.
Suitable experience will include
8-12yrs+ PQE financial markets lawyer with experience covering Derivatives, FICC and/or Swaps products;
Deep experience with ISDA and other derivatives trading documentation.
Experience operating at a senior level in financial markets from either an in-house, private practice or regulatory context;
Understanding of the legal, operational, compliance and regulatory issues arising in financial markets;
Experience dealing with regulators, lawyers and market participants, demonstrating the ability to leverage personal as well as professional networks;
Experience implementing corporate governance and compliance practices;
Strong integrity, disciplined work ethic a self starter attitude.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Derivatives (New South Wales)
🏢 JS Careers
📍 New South Wales