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Axiom

Derivatives Attorney

Axiom · United States

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $104,500 / year
  • United States
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Job highlights

  • Provide expert legal advice on derivatives and OTC trading.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate key derivatives documentation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external clients.
  • Manage legal, risk, and compliance for clients.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.

About the role

Derivatives Attorney

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom. We are seeking a Derivatives Counsel to join our Financial Services team. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our clients in derivatives and OTC trading, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and facilitating seamless transactions. This position 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.

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 ranging from 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% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). 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. Learn more about life at Axiom. 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 alterative legal services. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here. 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Key skills/competency:

  • Derivatives Attorney
  • ISDA Master Agreements
  • Credit Support Annexes
  • OTC Trading
  • Legal Counsel
  • Financial Services Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Capital Markets
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Management

Skills & topics

  • Derivatives Attorney
  • Derivatives Counsel
  • Legal Advisor
  • ISDA Master Agreement
  • Credit Support Annex
  • OTC Trading
  • Financial Services Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Capital Markets
  • Attorney

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of experience in derivatives, ISDA agreements, and regulatory compliance.
  • Showcase expertise: Emphasize your negotiation skills and experience with OTC trading and financial services law.
  • Demonstrate knowledge: Mention familiarity with global derivatives regulations like Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and cross-border frameworks.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your problem-solving abilities and experience with trading desks.
  • Understand Axiom: Research Axiom's alternative legal services model and AI integration.

Technical preparation

Master ISDA, CSA, and related derivatives agreements.,Understand Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and other regulations.,Familiarize with prime brokerage and margin requirements.,Practice drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.

Behavioral questions

Describe a complex derivatives negotiation you handled.,How do you manage multiple client priorities effectively?,Explain a time you advised on regulatory changes.,How do you collaborate with trading and compliance teams?

Frequently asked questions

What is the expected compensation for a Derivatives Attorney at Axiom?
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year. This is based on factors like experience, skills, location, and business needs, and may include additional benefits.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Derivatives Attorney at Axiom?
As a Derivatives Attorney, you will draft, review, and negotiate derivatives documentation such as ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes, provide legal guidance on derivatives transactions and compliance, and manage legal and risk issues for clients in the financial services sector.
What qualifications are essential for the Derivatives Attorney role at Axiom?
Essential qualifications include a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active law license, 2+ years of experience in derivatives or capital markets legal work, strong knowledge of ISDA agreements and OTC derivatives regulations, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
What preferred skills would make a candidate stand out for this Axiom position?
Preferred skills include experience with prime brokerage documentation, account control agreements, regulatory initial margin requirements, and familiarity with cross-border derivatives regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR). Comfort supporting global trading operations is also beneficial.
How does Axiom approach legal services and technology integration?
Axiom pioneers the alternative legal services industry, combining world-class legal talent with advanced AI tools to deliver innovative solutions for over 1,500 legal departments globally across 12 practice areas.
What does Axiom's commitment to diversity and inclusion look like?
Axiom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on various protected characteristics. They also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
What is the typical career path or growth opportunities for a Derivatives Attorney at Axiom?
Axiom empowers legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers, offering dynamic and multi-faceted opportunities within a community that values agility, collaboration, and excellence.
How does Axiom handle background checks and work authorization for new hires?
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. They comply with fair chance ordinances for applicants with arrest and conviction records.