Derivatives Negotiation Lawyer

We are currently seeking experienced attorneys with expertise in Dodd-Frank 1071 and/or FINRA 4210 margin requirements to assist multinational investment banking clients. 

Responsibilities:

• Advise on ECOA (1071) rules and any changes to standard for institutional lending. Align internal policies and templates to 1071 requirements, such as lending data collection.  
• Advise and constructing credit margin requirements based on 4210 and negotiate CSAs on behalf of investment banks in coordination with counsel and deal teams. Should be experienced in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing MSFTAs and Prime Brokerage documentation, and be able to opine on the application or leverage of margins for strategy-based and portfolio-driven accounts.
• Collaborate closely with credit team, in-house counsel, and institutional clients and provide market and institutional knowledge to internal stakeholders.
• Additional experience or knowledge in repurchase or MRA agreements as well as other ancillary agreements could be leveraged.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 7+ years of experience within a corporate or financial institution, preferrable with investment banks. 
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements (CSA, MSFRA, ISDA).
• Experience supporting trading desks in a fast-paced environment. 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:  

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.  

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, 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.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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