Risk Solutions Lawyer (Vice President)

Company: Nomura
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the Risk Solutions business on hedging and derivatives, guiding structuring, negotiation and execution of complex transactions. You will work closely with front-office and legal stakeholders to manage legal and reputational risk across global markets. The role offers exposure to senior management and internal projects, with a focus on process improvement and cross-region collaboration. This is a chance to shape risk-aligned solutions within a leading financial institution.

Responsibilities

  • Structure, negotiate and execute loan-linked hedging, deal contingent trades, novations and related documentation
  • Review and draft documents such as ISDA Master Agreements, Intercreditor Agreements, Facilities Agreements, Deal Contingent Long Form Confirmations and Introducer Agreements
  • Advise on finance-linked secured hedging and FX/interest rate deal contingent transactions
  • Analyze hedging rights/obligations in loan and intercreditor agreements within leveraged and infrastructure financing
  • Provide legal risk guidance to internal stakeholders and partner with front office to execute transactions from structuring to execution
  • Contribute to internal Legal department projects and engage with senior legal management across regions

Key requirements

  • English-qualified lawyer with experience in transactional law either in a firm or in-house advising on derivatives and structured transactions
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Strong analytical and advisory skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations
  • Desire to improve processes and influence change
  • strong communication
  • organization
  • analytical thinking
  • derivatives and structured transactions
  • ISDA Master Agreements
  • Intercreditor Agreements

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Posted: October 8th, 2026