NOVA8

Senior Legal Counsel, Global Markets, MNC Bank

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with strong experience in derivatives and structured products to join a leading global financial institution. This is a high-impact role supporting complex markets across multiple jurisdictions. The position is based in Singapore, though candidates in Dubai or London will also be considered.You’ll be advising on a broad range of derivatives and structured products matters, navigating multi-market regulatory regimes, and supporting transactional work spanning financial instruments, cross-border issues, and market infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal support on derivatives and structured products matters, including ISDA/CSA documentation and related transactional workAdvise the business on financial markets regulationsNavigate cross-border issues such as margining requirements and netting recognitionOffer commercial, risk-based advice to stakeholders in fast-moving market situationsExperience that would be highly desirable:Repo and securities lending transactions (GMRA/GMSLA)Prime brokerage arrangementsStructured notes / MTN programmesSecuritisation and related capital markets structuresRequirementsMinimum 5+ PQE with strong grounding in derivatives and/or structured productsBroad exposure to transactional and advisory work in financial marketsExperience gained in an in-house markets team or via secondment to a financial institution is a strong advantageExcellent understanding of trading models, settlement cycles, collateral arrangements, and market infrastructureStrong judgment, decisiveness, and the ability to manage complex issues under time pressureThis is an outstanding opportunity for a derivatives/structured products lawyer seeking exposure to high-value transactions in a global financial markets environment. Candidates across Singapore, Dubai, and London are welcome to apply.NOVA8 empowers talented lawyers to achieve success on their own terms by opening up a new world of legal opportunities and supporting them at every stage of their journey.We help our clients to succeed in an increasingly competitive global marketplace by providing them with a range of innovative legal solutions, driving cost efficiencies without compromising on quality.NOVA8 Pte. Ltd. UEN 201543872K and EA 17S8782

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