Derivatives Lawyer

1 week ago


Singapore HUDSON RPO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Join our Commodities and Global Markets group, as a lawyer primarily supporting our Commodity Markets and Finance and Fixed Income and Currencies businesses in Asia. Our team provides product solutions to producers, consumers, private equity, financial institutions, and investors with an integrated, end-to-end offering across global markets including equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will be responsible for providing legal support to the derivative businesses in Asia, with a focus on commodity derivative, fixed income and foreign exchange derivative transactions and structured notes. Your primary focus will include drafting and negotiation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative and collateral agreements, providing legal advice around these transactions including with respect to trade confirmations, netting and collateral issues and OTC transactional and advisory work. You will also advise on jurisdictional requirements for Asia based derivative counter-parties and on regional derivative regulatory reforms and initiatives including APRA regulatory capital netting and collateral enforceability analysis and updates.

What you offer

  • 3+ years of post-qualification experience in derivatives and/or debt capital markets documentation, gained from within a law firm, financial institution, or trading house
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreement, Credit Support Annex, SAC Master Agreement and regulatory initial margin documents
  • Knowledge of commodity markets and familiarity with derivatives and general finance documentation would be an advantage
  • A keen eye for detail and an excellent standard of work with demonstrated commercial astuteness and the ability to demonstrate quick and sound judgment across a range of complex matters
  • Strong working partnerships with stakeholders and clients and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.

If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.


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