Sales & Trading Attorney

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, and Master Repurchase Agreements.
• Advise on trading, financing, and treasury transactions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Support transaction execution by clarifying contractual rights, obligations, and risk considerations.
• Develop and enhance legal documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business units on industry trends.
• Collaborate with trading, treasury, compliance, and risk management teams for seamless operations.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives, providing legal expertise.
• Communicate effectively with business and control functions to align legal solutions.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver timely legal services.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a leading law firm or major financial institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and documenting derivatives, securities financing, and trading transactions.
• Strong familiarity with ISDA documentation and industry‑standard trading agreements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high‑volume workloads and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build effective relationships with business and control functions.
• Experience advising broker‑dealers, investment banks, or financial services firms (preferred).
• Knowledge of securities, derivatives, financing, and treasury products and transactions.
• Collaborative, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.