Senior Derivatives Attorney

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Axiom Full time

We are currently seeking a Senior Derivatives Attorney to work with a leading global-based investment bank in Sydney.

Job Description

This role involves drafting and negotiating documentation associated with commodities and derivatives as part of a busy and collaborative team. The ideal candidate has significant ISDA experience and can provide sound legal advice to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and federal and international rules and regulations, particularly with regard to the ISDA.

Responsibilities:
  • Support legal and business teams with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating ISDA agreements with an emphasis on commodities and metals.
  • Draft and negotiate OTC commodity derivatives documentation including ISDAs, CSAs, control agreements, confidentiality agreements, collateral agreements, risk participation agreements, give-up agreements, confirmations and ancillary documentation.
  • Provide legal counsel to internal business leaders and external counsel to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and federal and international rules and regulations, particularly with regard to the ISDA.
  • Assist in the implementation of new initiatives, processes, or protocols in an ever-shifting market.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience negotiating ISDA agreements, ideally within a large investment bank.
  • Firm understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives and commodities capital markets and ability to provide sound legal advice to ensure compliance.
  • Excellent knowledge of all OTC derivatives documentation with experience with commodities or metals being very beneficial although not required.
  • Sound judgement, strong organisational skills, and ability to prioritise matters in a busy and fast-paced environment.
  • Focussed ISDA experience is essential.
Estimated Salary

$120,000 - $180,000 per annum based on location and experience.

Benefits
  • Flexibility – take advantage of flexible working arrangements, shifting the balance and giving you autonomy of where and how you work.
  • Diverse experiences – get direct access to exclusive opportunities with ASX-listed and F100 companies, and shape your career with exciting and challenging work.
  • A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements.
  • Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community.


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