Fieldfisher is a leading legal services provider, committed to delivering efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions to our clients. We specialize in servicing clients with high-volume legal needs and focus on engagements involving eDisclosure, Contract Management and Legal Technology. We are looking to grow our footprint in Belfast by building a dedicated team to service our blue-chip client base.
Job Description:
We are seeking a negotiator who will be responsible for negotiating and executing various master trading documentation on behalf of our clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in negotiating some financial services agreements with clients, with a particular focus on some of the Master Agreements such as ISDA, CSA, GMRA and GMSLA as well as ancillary agreements such as CDEA, MRRA and FX Compensation Agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Agreement Negotiation: Using either counterparty paper or our clients' agreement templates, the senior negotiator will be required to draft, negotiate, obtain internal approvals and finally execute new arrangements with counterparties.
2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with the client's legal, business, credit, risk and operations teams, to ensure that all negotiations are agreed and approved by the relevant people.
3. Data Management: Ensuring that each negotiation is tracked and updated on our client portal so that the management information is up to date and reconciles against the client's internal systems.
4. Training and Mentoring: Using your knowledge and experience, help to train and upskill junior members of the team, and act as a mentor for them as they embark on a negotiation career.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in negotiating financial legal agreements, with some exposure to ISDA, CSA, GMRA, and GMSLA.
2. Proven expertise in negotiating with counterparties in financial services, such as investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds.
3. Knowledge of derivatives, securities lending, and repo markets.
4. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
5. A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
1. Familiarity with legal tech and innovative solutions for streamlining the negotiation process.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
At Fieldfisher, you’ll be part of a leading legal services firm that values innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile financial transactions and agreements, while also playing a key role in the development of junior talent. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact our clients' success.
We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself and working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.
We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to “access all areas” across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured.
What We Offer:
1. Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A firm that embraces diversity with benefits designed for everyone.
2. Competitive Benefits Package: Includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, flexi-gym discounts, and more.
3. Modern Office Space
4. Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team with opportunities for hybrid working and hot-desking.
5. Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and more.
Inclusiveness and Diversity:
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.
How to Apply:
1. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and begin your application.
2. Note: We recruit on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Recruitment process:
1. 20–30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
2. The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
3. For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
4. Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us at .
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
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