About Axiom:

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Derivatives Negotiation Lawyer to join our growing team and support client engagements focused on trading documentation for leading financial institutions, hedge funds, and asset managers. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney or seasoned negotiator with hands-on experience negotiating and advising on derivatives-related agreements. The successful candidate will contribute to high-volume negotiations in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and provide legal and commercial insight on risk, collateral, and documentation strategy. Preference will be given to candidates located in the New York City area to accommodate occasional on-site client needs.

Responsibilities:

Negotiate and advise on a wide range of trading agreements including ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), MSFTAs, MRAs (for repo transactions), and GMSLAs (securities lending agreements).
Draft and review legal documentation in support of OTC derivatives and prime brokerage relationships.
Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory, netting, and collateral implications of trading documentation.
Support onboarding and documentation processes with counterparties in coordination with legal, risk, and compliance functions.
Help maintain playbooks, templates, and documentation standards in line with current market practices and regulatory requirements.
Manage complex workflows involving negotiation status tracking and escalations.
Stay current on regulatory developments impacting derivatives documentation (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank, UMR).

Minimum Qualifications:

JD or equivalent and active bar admission.
At least 3 years of experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and related trading documents.
Knowledge of collateral mechanics, netting provisions, and margin requirements in derivative contracts.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple counterparties and documents concurrently.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently in a hybrid or remote setting.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with MRAs, GMSLAs, MSFTAs, and prime brokerage agreements.
Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks including Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and UMR.
Background supporting hedge funds, investment banks, or asset managers.
Located in the NYC area or open to occasional on-site work as needed.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $145,000, 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 tools and 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.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

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.

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 benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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