In-house counsel – Derivatives & Loans

Company: Montresor Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are working with a leading financial services organisation who is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its Markets Legal team, advising on complex equity transactions across EMEA.

The role covers equity derivatives, LMA based margin lending and strategic equity financing, with exposure to legal, regulatory and commercial matters.

Key responsibilities:

  • Advise on transactions from inception through to execution.
  • Draft and negotiate complex documentation.
  • Advise on equity derivatives, margin loans and security arrangements.
  • Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks.
  • Work closely with business, compliance and international legal teams.

Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE.
  • Strong derivatives experience, ideally including OTC equity derivatives and ISDA documentation or loans, particularly margin loans experience.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant UK/EU financial markets regulation.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • derivatives
  • equity derivatives
  • strategic equities
  • margin loans

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Posted: October 15th, 2026