Derivatives Lawyer in City of London

Job description

Simmons & Hanbury are partnering with an algorithmic trading firm who are looking to add a Derivatives Lawyer to their growing legal team. The position will work alongside a Senior Derivatives Counsel as well as a handful of other in-house lawyers. It's a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment which offers plenty of potential for career progression.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a wide range of derivatives and trading matters, with a particular focus on OTC derivatives, cleared derivatives, and prime brokerage.
• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, prime brokerage documentation, and related trading agreements.
• Advise on the legal and regulatory frameworks impacting derivatives and algorithmic trading, including EMIR, MiFID II, and related FCA requirements.
• Partner closely with front-office, risk, and compliance teams to support trading activity and ensure effective risk management.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and counterparties to resolve complex legal and contractual issues.
• Support broader legal initiatives across the firm, including governance, regulatory change projects, and commercial contracts.

Experience requirements

• Qualified lawyer in the UK with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong derivatives experience gained at a leading law firm, trading firm, or investment bank.
• Deep understanding of ISDA documentation and related derivatives agreements.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a small, collaborative legal function.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.

About Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London.

We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English