Financial Services Associate or Counsel (Derivatives) — New York

Experienced transactional attorney sought for a Financial Services team in New York to work on derivatives and trading documentation. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting master trading agreements and structuring swap transactions for banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions.

Day-to-day work includes ISDA, GMRA, prime brokerage and securities lending agreements, with particular emphasis on credit and credit-linked swaps and related regulatory issues. The team advises on Dodd‑Frank and other derivatives regulatory requirements and collaborates closely with clients to manage risk and optimize transaction outcomes.

The role sits within a large, US-based firm with broad transactional and regulatory capabilities and a supportive professional-development culture.

• 5–7 years post-qualification experience with substantive derivatives work
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating ISDAs, GMRAs, prime brokerage and securities lending documentation
• Experience structuring and documenting swap transactions, especially credit and credit‑linked swaps
• Familiarity with derivatives regulatory framework (e.g., Dodd‑Frank) preferred
• Background in lending, secured/structured finance, creditors’ rights, or bankruptcy is a plus