Associate, GLGM (Derivatives/Structured Finance/DCM)

Overview

As Associate, GLGM in London, you will draft and negotiate derivatives documentation and support securitisation and structured finance transactions. You will analyse novel product structures and provide clear, commercially useful advice to clients and colleagues across the firm. The role offers exposure to market-first deals and cross-border collaboration in a fast-paced environment. It’s an opportunity to shape complex finance solutions and contribute to innovative practice at a leading firm.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Gym membership
• Discounted corporate health plans
• Flexible work options
• Award-winning Learning & Development programs

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating derivatives documentation (ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, confirmations, and schedules)
• Advising on securitisation, repackaging and structured note programmes and debt capital market transactions
• Supporting collateralised financing and repo transactions; conducting regulatory analysis on novel structures
• Preparing client-facing memoranda and market briefings; coordinating transaction workstreams and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• 1–4 years’ PQE in Derivatives, Structured Finance or Debt Capital Markets
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience with derivatives, securities financing or securitisation is advantageous
• Good understanding of financial products and markets; strong client communication

• Excellent communication
• Commercial acumen
• Intellectual curiosity
• ISDA Master Agreements
• CSAs
• Derivatives documentation

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