Marsh · 1 week ago
Lead Counsel, Trading and Derivatives, US & Canada
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $264K/yr
5+ years expMarsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries. They are seeking a Lead Counsel for Trading and Derivatives to provide expert legal advice and support on trading activities and derivatives transactions, ensuring compliance and managing risks.
ConsultingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and support on trading activities and derivatives transactions, including OTC derivatives, exchange-traded derivatives, swaps, options, futures, and similar instruments
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage derivatives and trading documentation such as ISDA Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRAs), Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), clearing agreements, Cleared Derivatives Execution Agreements, futures & options trading arrangements and other related contracts
Advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to derivatives and trading activities, including relevant US and Canadian Securities and Commodities Laws and regulations, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and other relevant regulations
Collaborate with trading, investment, risk, compliance, and operations teams to identify and mitigate legal risks in trading strategies and product development
Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations affecting derivatives and trading, and communicate implications to relevant business units
Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and controls related to derivatives and trading
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and regulatory issues in derivatives and trading
Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and industry bodies as necessary
Qualification
Required
JD from a US accredited law school and license to practice, in good standing, in at least one of the fifty states
Minimum of 5 years of experience advising on derivatives, trading, and financial products, at a law firm, regulator or SRO, or in-house legal department of a financial institution
Preferred
Strong knowledge of derivatives markets, trading practices, and relevant regulatory frameworks
Proven experience drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and GMRAs and related documentation
Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Familiarity with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Company
Marsh
Marsh provides insurance brokering and risk management services for enterprises.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.21M2022-07-01Series Unknown· $0.21M
Leadership Team
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Levee Brooks
Chief Operating Officer, North America
David Liston
US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer
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