Senior Associate Attorney - Corporate (Derivatives)
Pernini Recruiting Company
New York, NY
Senior Associate Attorney - Corporate (Derivatives)
Location: New York, NY
Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented and driven Senior Associate Corporate (Derivatives) Attorney to join their world-class Capital Markets practice. The Financial Regulatory and Derivatives practice groups of the NY office works with investment managers, financial institutions and emerging companies, handling a dynamic mix of Dodd-Frank, CFTC and SEC regulations coupled with derivatives transactions involving commodities, IRS, FX, and credit derivatives, futures, and FinTech and crypto trading.
Candidate Profile
JD from a Top Tier (T-14) law school with a strong academic record.
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
5+ years mix of transactional commodities, futures and derivatives matters.
Candidates with expertise in corporate transactional matters who are looking to expand their skill set are encouraged to apply.
Experience advising on Dodd-Frank, CFTC and SEC regulations, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to manage complex projects and client relationships with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on transactions involving traditional assets, such as interest rates, currencies, commodities, securities, and credit.
Represent investment banks, family offices, public and private companies, and sovereign wealth funds on innovative and complex structured products and asset classes, such as crypto, ESG, private equity, weather, longevity, and real estate.
Consult on sophisticated transactions for clients looking to hedge, invest, manage their balance sheet, monetize, or arbitrage, bringing an experienced and strategic perspective.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Chambers Rated Band 1 premier practice that represents many of themost sophisticated market participants in the world achieve their business objectives through careful and commercially-focused attention to structuring, documenting, and negotiating the full range of derivative, strategic equity, and structured product transactions.
As one of the most active firms advising on derivative transactions, you will gain unparalleled experience working alongside seasoned practitioners. The firm offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where associates are given meaningful responsibility and access to world-class training and mentorship. You will work on high-impact, cross-border transactions and regulatory matters in a supportive and intellectually rigorous setting.
Compensation is competitive, with a base salary range of $365,000-$445,000 (as determined by experience, location, and market factors) and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, and additional perks.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, deal list,cover letter indicating preferred office location, and law school transcript.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.