Supervising Associate – Derivatives – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

As a Supervising Associate in our Derivatives & Trading team in Bristol, you will lead complex, high‑value derivatives matters for buy‑side clients across global markets. You’ll draft and negotiate key documents, advise on regulatory developments, and support structured trading arrangements while collaborating with partners and clients. The role combines hands‑on transaction work with mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development. You will work in a collaborative, high‑performing environment that values inclusion and continual learning. This is an opportunity to shape sophisticated derivatives solutions within a leading international law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• bonuses
• private medical insurance
• pension contributions
• hybrid working model
• extensive learning opportunities
• career progression

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating ISDAs, prime brokerage agreements, GMRAs, GMSLAs and ETD agreements
• Advising on prime brokerage arrangements (cash and synthetic), FXPB, CASS/client money protections, and AIFMD compliance
• Supporting clients with repo and securities lending documentation, including tri‑party structures and global custody
• Providing clear, commercially focused advice on regulatory developments such as EMIR and MiFID II
• Collaborating with partners, colleagues, and clients to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in derivatives and trading transactions
• Experience advising buy-side clients on complex trading arrangements
• Strong technical expertise and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Confidence managing multiple transactions and engaging directly with institutional clients
• Strong academic background and commercial awareness
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team

• communication
• leadership
• collaboration
• derivatives drafting and negotiations
• prime brokerage documentation
• EMIR and MiFID II regulatory knowledge

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