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Derivatives Attorney

Derivatives Attorney

Axiom • New York, New York, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$104,500.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

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; New York Bar admission preferred.

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 and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 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 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.

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