Derivatives Associate

Location: New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Remote

Salary: $225K – $435K

Experience Level: Junior/Mid-Level/Senior Associates Or Counsel Level

Compensation: Competitive (Market-leading base + bonus)

The Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Derivatives Associate to join its top-ranked derivatives and structured products practice in New York.

The group advises financial institutions, investment funds, and corporates on a full spectrum of equity, credit, and structured derivatives transactions, including accelerated share repurchases, convertible bonds, margin loans, call spreads, issuer forward sales, and other complex products.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly respected team that combines technical sophistication with a collaborative, hands-on culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of equity, credit, and structured derivatives transactions.
• Draft ISDA-based documentation, confirmations, and related transactional agreements.
• Support clients on Dodd-Frank compliance and related regulatory developments.
• Work cross-functionally with capital markets, tax, finance, and regulatory teams on innovative transactions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Junior/Mid-Level/Senior Associates Or Counsel Level experience at a leading law firm or financial institution.
• Experience in derivatives, structured finance, or capital markets.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills; ability to handle complex structures.
• Excellent academic credentials (top law school preferred).
• Bar admission in New York (or eligible to waive in).

Why Apply

• Engage in sophisticated cross-border transactions with a world-class client base.
• Work within a collaborative and well-balanced team culture, with genuine mentoring from leading partners.
• Competitive compensation and clear progression path.

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