Junior/Mid-level Derivatives Lawyer

Our client, the largest global provider of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, is seeking a Derivatives Attorney to support their team. This is a unique opportunity to experience the flexibility of the Axiom model for a six-month engagement that has significant potential for conversion/hiring to the client team. This role will require hybrid work at our client’s office in Whippany, NJ 2-3 days/week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on derivatives negotiations.
• Prepare and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, VM and IM Credit Support Annexes, IM Collateral Transfer Agreements, and Security Agreements.
• Draft Custody Agreements and Account Control Agreements.
• Review and customize bespoke trade confirmations and terms.
• Review derivatives documentation in internal restructurings.
• Analyze collateral provisions in reinsurance structures, including VA and UK longevity.
• Advise on hedging strategies for pension risk transfer transactions.
• Evaluate disclosure and investment management agreement provisions related to derivatives.
• Advise on all aspects of Title VII of Dodd-Frank and similar derivatives laws affecting MetLife affiliates engaged in derivatives activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of experience in drafting and negotiating derivatives documentation and agreements.
• Proven track record in coordinating and overseeing complex derivatives negotiations.
• In-depth understanding of ISDA protocols and derivatives regulatory requirements, including Dodd-Frank Title VII.
• Familiarity with KYC, AML compliance, and onboarding processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent, and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MSFTAs, securities lending, and/or repurchase agreements.
• Prior in-house experience with insurance company investments or with an investment manager.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject lin