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About the Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a collaborative, highly motivated lawyer to work in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment within a leading global law firm. You will work alongside senior lawyers on a wide range of derivatives matters, advising on the negotiation and documentation of various derivative products, structured finance transactions, and regulatory matters. The role will also involve supporting clients in the development and execution of risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the negotiation and documentation of various derivative products, structured finance transactions, and regulatory matters.
• Supporting clients in the development and execution of risk management strategies.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements, including ISDA master agreements, credit support documentation, and derivative trading agreements.

Requirements

• Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales (candidates with experience from other jurisdictions may also be considered).
• Experience at a top-tier UK, US, or international law firm, with a focus on derivatives and structured finance.
• A strong academic background, with a solid understanding of derivatives products and financial markets.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on ISDA agreements, master agreements, and related documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex transactions with a high level of accuracy.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude, with a willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically in a dynamic and rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Skills

• Derivatives
• Structured Finance
• ISDA Agreements
• Legal Drafting
• Negotiation
• Client Interaction
• Strategic Thinking

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Mid-senior level
• Junior associate

Education Level

• Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Benefits

• Flexibility in work location (office and remote)
• Family friendly policies
• Inclusive employment policies
• Programmes and services for health and wellbeing

About the Company

• Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
• We provide a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.
• Our vision is to be a world class business, profitable, ambitious, cooperative and considerate, supporting our clients and people through our global business principles of Quality, Unity and Integrity.
• With over 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us.
• Our strategy and culture are closed connected – defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset.
• We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences.
• Alongside the right skills and experience, we are looking for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next.
• Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary.
• Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.
• The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
• With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.

Equal Opportunity

• We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams.
• We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.