Legal Counsel Director Trading Documentation for a Leading Global Banking Group

Legal Counsel Director Trading Documentation for a Leading Global Banking Group

The Role

Legal Counsel Director
Supporting a Trading and Sales desk covering all IR / FX / Equity Derivatives working as part of a Trading Documentation Legal Team

• Negotiating master agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, give- up agreements, cleared derivatives execution documentation, repurchase agreements, stocklending agreements, collateral arrangements and regulatory amendments with corporates and banks
• Navigation of various online platforms to negotiate client facing contracts, and to also access, amend and maintain information
• Regulatory & compliance documentation, including EMIR / UK EMIR.
• Review of regulatory initial margin documentation.
• Working closely with the Front office Trading desks
• Project finance hedging transactions ( training will be provided)

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with either a law firm or financial institution background
• Experience of trading documentation (ISDA Master Agreements, CSA, GMRA and/or GMSLA).
• Familiarity with trading environment and banking structures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proven negotiation skills / oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly in a time efficient manner

• Hybrid working policy 3 days / week in the office
• Attractive Compensation package and benefits

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.