An opportunity has arisen for an ISDA Negotiator or Junior Lawyer to join the Masters Documentation Team within the Legal department. The role primarily supports the Risk Solutions business, focusing on negotiating fund-level hedging documents and long form confirmations.
The successful candidate will work closely with front office teams to negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, guarantees, and related documentation for fund clients, including private equity and debt funds across multiple jurisdictions. This position requires excellent organisational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, guarantees, and long form confirmations.
- Review and advise on fund structures, capacity, authority, and termination triggers.
- Collaborate with business teams to identify and explain legal and commercial risks.
- Manage multiple negotiations while ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the team.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience negotiating ISDA and related derivatives documentation.
- Understanding of fund structures (including private equity and debt funds).
- Ability to assess capacity and authority of fund entities across jurisdictions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving and process enhancement.