Derivatives Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Derivatives Associate Attorney role is onsite in New York, NY, with an anticipated annual base salary of $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a law firm’s growing Financial Services practice. The attorney drafts and negotiates complex derivatives documentation, manages client relationships, and advances transactions. The role contributes to the firm’s representation of commercial and investment banks on matters involving hedge funds, private equity funds, and registered investment companies.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate documentation for complex, structured, and bespoke derivatives transactions
• manage client relationships and help drive transactions independently
• and collaborate with attorneys on sophisticated matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

derivatives associate attorney

derivatives transactions

financial services

contract drafting

negotiation

hedge funds

private equity funds

new york ny

direct counsel

$260k–$390k/year

new york bar

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the New York Bar, and strong derivatives experience; the posting seeks candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.