Derivatives Lawyer (Ref: 407)

Job description

Derivatives Lawyer (Ref: 407) 

Nicosia or London 

The Client

A leading independent investment banking Group operating in major emerging and frontier markets. The Group maintains one of the biggest CySEC regulated investment firms of Cyprus in terms of balance sheet size and is widely regarded as an industry benchmark. 

Job Duties

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a genuinely talented mid-level negotiator to become a fully-fledged derivatives and structured products legal adviser. Reporting to the Head of Legal in London and with significant visibility to senior management in Nicosia and London, the successful candidate will be expected to lead, from a legal perspective:

• OTC derivatives, exchange traded derivatives, repo, and structured products coverage in the international business of the Group
• ISDA and repo negotiations, alongside product heads
• Derivates’ structuring and transaction documentation, P-Note documentation and regulatory advice, all overlain with the excitement and complexity of the emerging and frontier markets in which the Group operates

Job Requirements

Profile of the ideal candidate

• University degree in Law (LLB and/or LLM), having graduated with at least upper second-class honours (2:1) – graduating grade must be clearly indicated on the CV
• ISDA / GMRA negotiator or Derivatives’ Lawyer background, either in-house or at a law firm with a minimum of 3 years’ working experience
• In-depth working knowledge of, or exposure to, ISDA Master Agreements and GMRAs
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Fluent in English

Job Benefits

An attractive, above market, remuneration package, as well as medical insurance and life insurance, will be offered to the successful candidate. A relocation assistance package is available to candidates from outside of Cyprus.

Apply now in strict confidence.

Applications deadline: 02 January 2022

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.