Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom
We are seeking a Derivatives Counsel to join our Financial Services team. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our clients in derivatives and OTC trading , ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and facilitating seamless transactions. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients on ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and other derivatives documentation , shaping legal strategies and supporting global trading operations. This is an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, Account Control Agreements, and other derivatives trading documents .
- Providing legal guidance on derivatives transactions, collateral management, and OTC trading compliance .
- Collaborating with trading desks, Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Credit teams on derivatives transactions and regulatory initiatives .
- Managing legal, risk,



and compliance issues for clients in the derivatives and financial services sector .
- Staying ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and global derivatives rules to provide proactive counsel.

Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in derivatives, capital markets, or trading documentation legal work .
- Strong knowledge of ISDA agreements, CSA, and general OTC derivatives regulations .
- Proven track record of advising clients on derivatives documentation and regulatory compliance .
- Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law.

Preferred Skills
- Experience with prime brokerage documentation, account control agreements, and regulatory initial margin requirements .
- Familiarity with cross-border derivatives regulations including U.S. Dodd-Frank, EMIR, UK, Canadian, and Singapore frameworks .
- Comfortable supporting

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