Legal Counsel - Derivatives
Core
Legal Counsel supporting Wintermute's derivatives business, focusing on OTC derivatives and expansion into traditional financial markets.
Role type
In-house legal counsel (derivatives)
Builds
Commercial agreements, regulatory compliance frameworks, and legal strategies for derivatives trading.
Domain
Financial services / Derivatives / Digital Assets
Required skills
ISDA Master Agreements, OTC derivatives documentation, regulatory research, contract negotiation, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Magic Circle firm training, in-house banking experience, securities lending knowledge, prime brokerage familiarity
Technologies
ISDA, credit support documentation, tri-party custody, prime brokerage, clearing documentation
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate derivatives documentation (ISDA, credit support, confirmations); negotiate directly with counterparties and counsel; conduct regulatory research for trading products; deliver practical legal advice on business growth and risk.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years post-qualification)
