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IMC

Legal Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We're looking for a seasoned attorney to serve as Legal Counsel. This role is responsible for ... Lead negotiations across all prime brokerage and OTC derivatives documentation including ISDA ...

IMC

Legal Counsel

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We're looking for a seasoned attorney to serve as Legal Counsel. This role is responsible for ... Lead negotiations across all prime brokerage and OTC derivatives documentation including ISDA ...

Lincoln Financial Group

This entry-level attorney will work closely with, and under the guidance of, our senior Investment ... Providing legal support on derivatives matters, including review of ISDA documentation and related ...

Morgan-Stanley

NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... equity-derivative securities. The Firm's equity Sales & Trading operations provide liquidity ... The team consists of 8 attorneys and sits within IED's global Risk Management team. As the group ...

EDF Trading Limited

Legal Counsel

Houston, TX · On-site

Additionally, we provide environmental, congestion management and value added derivative products ... Experience with wholesale power and gas contracts (NAESB, EEI, and ISDA) and structured energy ...

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How much do derivative isda attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for derivative isda attorney in the United States is $138,455.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $179,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Derivative ISDA Attorney?

A Derivative ISDA Attorney is a legal professional who specializes in derivatives law, particularly focusing on the negotiation, drafting, and review of documentation governed by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA). These attorneys advise financial institutions, corporations, and investment firms on the legal risks and regulatory requirements associated with derivatives transactions. They play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, managing counterparty risk, and facilitating complex financial deals. Their expertise is essential for parties entering into swaps, options, and other derivative instruments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Derivative ISDA Attorney?

To thrive as a Derivative ISDA Attorney, you need strong expertise in derivatives law, contract negotiation, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with relevant bar admission. Familiarity with the ISDA Master Agreement, Dodd-Frank regulations, and legal document management systems is essential. Outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly are vital soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure accurate, compliant transactions and effective risk management in highly regulated financial markets.

What are some common challenges faced by a Derivative ISDA Attorney when negotiating master agreements?

Derivative ISDA Attorneys often encounter challenges such as aligning client interests with counterparties, managing complex regulatory requirements, and addressing jurisdictional differences in contract terms. Negotiations can be time-sensitive, requiring a deep understanding of both legal language and financial products. Attorneys must also coordinate with internal teams, such as risk management and compliance, to ensure agreements reflect the organization's risk appetite and adhere to industry standards.

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Transaction Operations Specialist

Kennett Square, PA • On-site

Chathamfinancial
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Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Overview:

We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.

Role summary

Chatham's Financial Risk Advisory sector is the market leader in financial risk management and capital optimization strategies for institutional real estate owners and developers. Our independent advisory approach is supported by technology tools to help investors understand financial trade-offs and execute strategies at the individual asset and portfolio level.

Financial Risk Advisory's hedging advisory teams continue to see robust interestrateand FX hedging transaction volumes. As a result, we are looking to hire Transaction Operations Specialists. This role will focus on processing trades in our proprietary systems and managing pre and post trade documentation processes for our interest rate and foreign currency hedging services. The purpose oftherole is to continuously improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our hedging operations as we serve clients with excellence both before and after transactions areexecuted.

In this role you will:

  • Coordinate trade documentation with clients and dealer banks from pre-trade discussions through trade execution and completion.

  • Upload transaction details and transaction documents in the transaction management database.

  • Assist with ISDA documentation by coordinating with internal ISDA experts, attorneys and banks.

  • Confirm and check economic details of transactions prior to execution and after execution to ensure proper entry.

  • Assist clients to ensure their funds flow properly on all settlements.

  • Manage the tracking and reporting of transaction operations,including:outstanding documentation, providing updates and reminders to clients, monitoring the team's transaction trends, new pipeline deals and deal deadlines, etc.

  • Work closely with the centralized documentation and transaction management team to coordinate compliance requirements such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and similar requirements.

  • Ability to understand the new derivatives regulations and their impact on the operational aspects of hedging; serve as a resource on derivatives regulation from a process perspective.

  • Assist in training other team members on salient documentation and regulatory issues from an operational perspective.

Your impact:

This is an important role within the team, and individuals who perform excellently will be highly valued team members. Career development opportunities involve managing cross-team processes, relationships with counterparty banks, and becoming a resident expert in trade operations and derivatives documentation.

Contributors to your success:

  • Experience in managing and organizing documents, trade operations and/or operational process improvement is preferred.

  • Skills in organization, proactive initiative, attention to detail, consistent accuracy, strong verbal and written communication are critical.

  • Capacity to quickly shift from one task to anotherin order tokeep up with the fast-paced working environment.

  • The ability to create, maintain, and improve highly effective processes is required.

  • Experience in bank operations or as a paralegal is a plus, but not a requirement.

  • A degree in finance is not required, but comfort with math is important.

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional work experiencepreferred.

About Chatham Financial:

Chatham Financial is the leading independent capital markets advisor, delivering an integrated blend of expert advice and powerful technology to help you reduce risk and seize opportunity. With decades of capital markets strategy, execution, monitoring, and performance expertise, we serve as an unwavering advocate for your best interests and your innovation partner. Our technology platform unifies data across assets, debt, and derivatives, giving you unmatched agility, transparency, and insight.

It's clear ahead.

Our commitment is to carry that light forward in every partnership, every solution, and every market we serve.

We help guide the way-giving clients the insight and momentum to move forward with confidence, no matter what lies ahead.

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