Derivatives Attorney
Axiom · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $104,500 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Provide expert legal advice on derivatives and OTC trading.
- Draft and negotiate key derivatives documentation.
- Collaborate with global trading and legal teams.
- Manage legal and compliance for financial clients.
- Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.
About the role
Derivatives Attorney
Join Axiom's Financial Services team as a Derivatives Counsel. You will provide expert legal advice and support to clients in derivatives and OTC trading, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and facilitating seamless transactions. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients on ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and other derivatives documentation, shaping legal strategies and supporting global trading operations. This is an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, Account Control Agreements, and other derivatives trading documents.
- Providing legal guidance on derivatives transactions, collateral management, and OTC trading compliance.
- Collaborating with trading desks, Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Credit teams on derivatives transactions and regulatory initiatives.
- Managing legal, risk, and compliance issues for clients in the derivatives and financial services sector.
- Staying ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and global derivatives rules to provide proactive counsel.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in derivatives, capital markets, or trading documentation legal work.
- Strong knowledge of ISDA agreements, CSA, and global OTC derivatives regulations.
- Proven track record of advising clients on derivatives documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with prime brokerage documentation, account control agreements, and regulatory initial margin requirements.
- Familiarity with cross-border derivatives regulations including U.S. Dodd-Frank, EMIR, UK, Canadian, and Singapore frameworks.
- Comfortable supporting global trading operations and multiple time zones.
Compensation:
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
About Axiom:
For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% highlights our commitment to excellence. Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.
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-class alternative legal services. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Key skills/competency:
- Derivatives Counsel
- ISDA Master Agreements
- Credit Support Annexes
- OTC Trading
- Legal Advice
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Financial Services Law
- Negotiation
- Capital Markets
Skills & topics
- Derivatives Attorney
- Legal Counsel
- ISDA
- CSA
- OTC Trading
- Financial Services Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Capital Markets
- Attorney
- Lawyer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with ISDA agreements, CSA, and OTC derivatives regulations.
- Showcase legal skills: Emphasize your drafting, negotiation, and client advisory capabilities in derivatives.
- Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate your impact on mitigating risk and facilitating transactions.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss complex derivatives scenarios and regulatory knowledge.
- Research Axiom: Understand their alternative legal services model and AI integration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What type of legal experience is most valued for the Derivatives Attorney role at Axiom?
- Axiom highly values candidates with at least two years of experience specifically in derivatives, capital markets, or trading documentation legal work. A strong understanding of ISDA agreements, CSAs, and global OTC derivatives regulations is crucial for success in this Derivatives Attorney position.
- How can I best highlight my qualifications for the Derivatives Attorney position at Axiom?
- To best highlight your qualifications for this Derivatives Attorney role, focus your resume and cover letter on your proven track record in advising clients on derivatives documentation and regulatory compliance. Quantifiable achievements in drafting, negotiation, and risk management related to derivatives are highly beneficial.
- What are the key legal documents I should be familiar with for the Derivatives Attorney job?
- For this Derivatives Attorney position, you should be very familiar with ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSA), Master Confirmation Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, and Account Control Agreements. Experience with prime brokerage documentation is also a plus.
- Does Axiom require a specific law degree for their Derivatives Attorney role?
- Yes, Axiom requires candidates for the Derivatives Attorney role to hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be licensed to practice law. This is a fundamental qualification for all attorney positions.
- How does Axiom's approach to legal services differ for a Derivatives Attorney?
- Axiom pioneers the alternative legal services industry, blending top-tier legal talent with AI tools. As a Derivatives Attorney, you'll collaborate with leading clients, gain exposure to diverse legal matters, and benefit from a dynamic career path, distinct from traditional law firm models.
- What is the compensation range for a Derivatives Attorney at Axiom?
- The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles, including the Derivatives Attorney position, ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year, depending on factors like experience and business needs.
- What kind of regulatory knowledge is expected for the Derivatives Attorney position?
- For this Derivatives Attorney role, a strong understanding of global OTC derivatives regulations is essential. Familiarity with cross-border frameworks such as U.S. Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and regulations in the UK, Canada, and Singapore is highly preferred.