Derivatives (ISDA) Paralegal/Negotiator

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Volition Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Derivatives Paralegal/Negotiator
to join our growing team in Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal or documentation professional to gain exposure to a wide range of finance-based client work across global investment banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions.

You will be working closely with legal, credit, risk, and front-office stakeholders to negotiate, review, and execute a variety of trading documentation. This role offers significant learning opportunities and the chance to build expertise in OTC derivatives, ISDA Master Agreements, and related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating derivatives documentation including ISDA Master Agreements (1992/2002), Credit Support Annexes, and ancillary trading agreements
  • Supporting clients on day-to-day documentation queries and amendments
  • Coordinating with internal teams (Legal, Credit, Risk, Operations) to resolve open points and progress negotiations efficiently
  • Maintaining accurate records and tracking progress across multiple concurrent negotiations
  • Staying up to date with regulatory requirements (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank, UMR) and reflecting them appropriately in documentation

Key Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in derivatives documentation, ISDA negotiation, or financial services legal support
  • Understanding of key provisions in ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across business and legal teams
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Exposure to a wide range of finance-based client work across leading global institutions
  • Opportunities to develop deep expertise in OTC derivatives and structured finance documentation
  • Supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and development

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