Derivatives Associate

Confidential Opportunity:
Derivatives Associate – New York

Location: New York, NY, Chicago (remote for the right candidate)

Practice Area: Derivatives / Structured Finance / Capital Markets

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

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at  with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript
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