Interim Derivatives Lawyer - Global Financial Institution - 6M Contract - ASAP
Posted 3 days 3 hours ago by The Stephen James Partnership
Interim Equity Derivatives Lawyer (6-Month Contract)
? London Hybrid Working
? ASAP Start
? Competitive Day Rate
? 6-Month Contract
? Join a Globally Recognised Investment Banking Brand
We are partnering with a globally recognised investment bank to appoint an experienced Interim Legal Counsel to join its European Markets & Securities Services (MSS) Legal team, supporting the Equity Derivatives business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing legal team during a period of significant growth and regulatory change, providing commercially focused legal support across a broad range of Equity Derivatives and Structured Products matters.
Key Responsibilities- Advise on legal and reputational risk across the Equity Derivatives business.
- Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including distribution agreements and pricing supplements.
- Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior business stakeholders.
- Support regulatory implementation and documentation enhancement projects.
- Work closely with Front Office, Structuring, Compliance, Risk and external counsel.
- Qualified lawyer with experience in Equity Derivatives and Structured Products.
- Background gained within an investment bank or leading international law firm.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading legal team on a high-profile interim assignment, supporting a growing global business.