Legal Counsel

Job Title : Counsel, USReports to : Senior Counsel, Market TransitionsLocation : New YorkSalary : $150,000 - $170,000Job PurposeExceptional role for a Counsel to join a high profile legal function. Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Market Transitions, Counsel will work closely with other senior and junior lawyers within ISDA performing tasks and responsibilities that support participants in the derivatives industry locally and globally. The Counsel will also be involved in ISDA’s emerging markets and law reform work related to the legal and regulatory development of derivatives markets in new jurisdictions and focus on Latin America. Counsel will also work with other members of the legal team to review and negotiate general commercial contracts such as online services terms and NDAs, and support ISDA’s product-specific documentation. The candidate should be capable of managing and reviewing a large number of documents efficiently, keeping abreast of developments in multiple jurisdictions and working in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. They will be expected to develop the role into one which enjoys a high profile in the derivatives market.Duties and ResponsibilitiesReviewing netting, collateral, clearing and other legal opinionsHelping to organize and manage committees and working groups which focus on product specific, regulatory or legal issues in the derivatives industry.Working with ISDA members and other members of the Legal Department globally to develop documentation to support the derivatives industry, particularly in relation to products and on-going regulatory developments.Supporting market infrastructure created and administered by ISDA.Helping to represent ISDA, its membership and constituencies at meetings with government legal and regulatory agencies.Helping to procure and review critical legal opinions for the derivatives industry.Speaking at ISDA hosted conferences and events domestically and internationally.Reviewing corporate contracts with vendors, contractors or other entities which provide service to ISDA.Working with non-legal colleagues to deliver key industry objectives.Liaising with external opinions counsel in many jurisdictionsStaying abreast of relevant legal, regulatory and market developmentsLiaising with members and dealing with member queriesAssisting colleagues in legal and policy with emerging markets work and initiatives, including papers and consultationsNegotiating ISDA’s terms and conditions and other onboarding documentation for its online services, non-disclosure agreements and intellectual property licensesProviding general support to colleagues in the legal departmentCollaborating with other ISDA staffQualifications & Experience Qualified Lawyer, 1 – 4 years PQECould be from a law firm, financial institution, or other market participantRelevant Skills / Abilities Experience with derivatives documentation (in particular the ISDA Master Agreement, credit support documentation, clearing documentation and product definitions) and related legal issues (netting, collateral, enforceability, insolvency etc.) desiredStrong organisational skills and attention to detail is requiredAbility to review potentially complex documentation and pull out salient featuresExperience with drafting and / or reviewing legal opinions is preferredExperience with other forms of financial market agreements or regulation would be an advantageExperience with other areas of finance, especially capital markets, would be usefulStrong communication, presentation, and public speaking skillsAbout ISDASince 1985, ISDA has worked to make the global derivatives markets safer and more efficient. Today, ISDA has more than 980 member institutions from 78 countries. These members comprise a broad range of derivatives market participants, including corporations, investment managers, government and supranational entities, insurance companies, energy and commodities firms, and international and regional banks. In addition to market participants, members also include key components of the derivatives market infrastructure, such as exchanges, intermediaries, clearing houses and repositories, as well as law firms, accounting firms and other service providers. Information about ISDA and its activities is available on the Association’s website : https : / / www.isda.org / . Follow us on Twitter @ISDA.Benefits Retirement – with employer matchLife, disability, and accident insuranceMedical, dental and vision coverage offered at little to no cost to employees and dependentsGenerous paid time offMaternity and paternity leavePre and post-tax commuter spending accountsEducation – ISDA offers a yearly training calendar across all officesFlexible working policyCompany and office social events#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000