ISDA Negotiator Job at Axiom Law (Singapore)

Equity Derivatives Negotiation Counsel

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solu...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

145000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD or equivalent with active bar admission
Experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and related derivatives documentation
Understanding of collateral mechanics, netting provisions, and margin requirements
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple agreements concurrently
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Located in NYC or open to occasional on-site client work

Job Responsibility

Negotiate and advise on ISDA Master Agreements (including CSAs), MSFTAs, MRAs (repo transactions), and securities lending agreements (GMSLAs, if applicable)
Support prime brokerage agreements and related documentation for financial institutions, hedge funds, and asset managers
Advise internal teams on collateral arrangements, netting, and regulatory compliance in relation to equity derivatives
Assist with counterparty onboarding, documentation workflows, and playbook maintenance, ensuring market standards and regulatory alignment
Track negotiation status, manage escalations, and support high-volume documentation efforts
Stay up to date on regulatory developments impacting equity derivatives documentation

What we offer

Health benefits
401k
Professional development tools and resources
Learning and development programs

Fulltime

ISDA Negotiator

We are currently seeking an ISDA Negotiator to join our bench and support global...

Location

Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with derivatives documentation, negotiation, in particular with the ability to draft, review and negotiate ISDA agreements
Exposure gained in house within financial services would be an added benefit though not essential
Solid knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in relation to ISDA related negotiation & execution

Job Responsibility

Negotiation of a range of relevant documents including ISDA Master agreements and other relevant documents

What we offer

Health benefits
Paid time off
Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs

Global Contract Service Macro-Distribution Senior Negotiator

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ens...

Location

United States , Whippany, NJ

Salary:

200000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in the financial industry with a focus on derivatives master documentation (primarily in relation to ISDA), DF protocol, FIA execution agreements
Familiarity with loan linked ISDA terms and associated Credit Agreements
Familiarity with collateral arrangements and credit support annexes (including UMR VM and IM)
Experience with account control agreements

Job Responsibility

Drafting, negotiating and executing master and collateral agreements and ancillary documentation (primarily for ISDA)
Managing negotiations from inception to completion with clients and internal stakeholders
Ensuring MI is adequately captured by updating internal systems and managing data efficiently
Being privy to regulatory updates
Taking ownership of capacity and authority checks
Conducting due diligence in respect of negotiations (including netting and collateral enforceability)
Overseeing and managing transactional processes
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Maintaining accurate documentation for financial transactions
Coordination with internal and external stakeholders

What we offer

Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Other paid leave for qualifying circumstances
Incentive award eligibility

Fulltime

Legal consultant

We are currently looking for experienced Legal professionals within financial ma...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Legal professional with 4-8(+) years PQE with a focus in financial markets, derivatives, and regulatory frameworks
preferably with a specialization in power and carbon emissions trading but not required
comprehensive experience with ISDA documentation

Job Responsibility

Lead master documentation negotiations (ISDA, etc, ensuring precise and accurate documentation throughout the process)
Provide expertise on financial markets, derivatives, and regulatory frameworks, with a specialization in power and carbon emissions trading
Serve as the primary point of contact for counterparties during negotiations
Collaborate with internal departments to streamline the process and enhance efficiency
Build and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel, counterparties, and other key stakeholders to support successful outcomes

What we offer

Health benefits
Paid time off
Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs

Derivatives Attorney

We are seeking a Derivatives Counsel to join our Financial Services team. In thi...

Location

United States

Salary:

104500.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience in derivatives, capital markets, or trading documentation legal work
Strong knowledge of ISDA agreements, CSA, and global OTC derivatives regulations
Proven track record of advising clients on derivatives documentation and regulatory compliance
Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law
New York Bar admission preferred

Job Responsibility

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, Account Control Agreements, and other derivatives trading documents
Providing legal guidance on derivatives transactions, collateral management, and OTC trading compliance
Collaborating with trading desks, Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Credit teams on derivatives transactions and regulatory initiatives
Managing legal, risk, and compliance issues for clients in the derivatives and financial services sector
Staying ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and global derivatives rules to provide proactive counsel

What we offer

health, dental, and vision insurance
paid holidays and PTO
flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities and tools

Fulltime

Negotiator, Global Contract Services - Vice President

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ens...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law
Expertise in negotiation of financial markets contracts such as the ISDA Master Agreements (including IM and VM credit support annexes), GMRA, MRA, GMSLA, MSFTA, FXPB, Equities Prime Brokerage suite
Strong grasp of industry netting & collateral opinions, regulatory requirements and jurisdictional nuances, e.g. IM /VM requirements under various regulatory regimes
Ability to expertly manage a negotiations portfolio, support team members in managing client negotiations, perform supervisory checks for the team highlight gaps in approvals obtained, drafting, processes or interaction between systems used in the process
Ability to assess documentation templates, current processes, systems or approvals and provide workable solutions/alternatives, whether to stakeholders or within the team
Experience in managing projects within a clearly defined framework with an emphasis on strong commercial management alongside quality and timely legal deliverables
Strong leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills with risk & controls mindset
Openness to flexible work hours

Job Responsibility

Drafting, negotiating and executing master and collateral agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., ISDAs, GMRAs, GMSLAs, Futures Agreements) for our global Markets client-facing franchise
Conduct diligence, negotiate with clients directly and engage extensively with internal stakeholders such as credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax and client onboarding
Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the bank's country coverage teams on a wide range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, risk management, project management and transactional matters
Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to its operations in the country or region, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Creation and review of legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other financing documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's operations in the country or region
Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the bank's operations in the country or region
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
International scale offering incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience
Chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore every part of operations

Fulltime

Negotiator, Global Contract Services - AVP

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ens...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law
Strong legal analytical and drafting skills, communication, time management and organizational skills
Expertise in negotiation of financial markets contracts such as the ISDA Master Agreements (including IM and VM credit support annexes), GMRA, MRA, GMSLA, MSFTA, FXPB, Equities Prime Brokerage suite
Strong grasp of industry netting & collateral opinions, regulatory requirements and jurisdictional nuances, e.g. IM /VM requirements under various regulatory regimes
Ability to expertly manage a negotiations portfolio, support team members in managing client negotiations, perform supervisory checks for the team highlight gaps in approvals obtained, drafting, processes or interaction between systems used in the process
Ability to assess documentation templates, current processes, systems or approvals and provide workable solutions/alternatives, whether to stakeholders or within the team
Experience in managing projects within a clearly defined framework with an emphasis on strong commercial management alongside quality and timely legal deliverables
Strong communication, time management and organizational skills with a risk & controls mindset
Openness to flexible work hours

Job Responsibility

Drafting, negotiating and executing master and collateral agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., ISDAs, GMRAs, GMSLAs, Futures Agreements) for our global Markets client-facing franchise
Conduct diligence, negotiate with clients directly and engage extensively with internal stakeholders such as credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax and client onboarding
Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the bank's country coverage teams on a wide range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, risk management, project management and transactional matters
Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to its operations in the country or region, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Creation and review of legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other financing documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's operations in the country or region
Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the bank's operations in the country or region
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed, ‘anchor’, days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will lead our Japan legal build-out and support pub...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Japan qualified lawyer (弁護士) with 7–12 years at a top firm and/or sophisticated inhouse platform, with public-company financing experience in Japan
Direct experience leading/advising on third-party allotments / PIPE, including drafting/negotiation in Japanese and review/negotiation in English
Hands-on equity-linked transaction experience, with practical command of disclosure/insider rules, and market practice for equity linked instruments (CBs, warrants, rights issues)
Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to nonlawyers and manage external counsel effectively under time pressure
Exposure to APAC and/or U.S. capital markets
Experience with entity setups and policy frameworks in Japan
Familiarity with probabilistic thinking (options / game theory mindset)
Pragmatic approach
Early communicator
Commercially minded

Job Responsibility

Deal execution (Japan focus): Lead third‑party allotments / PIPE / equity‑linked transactions across JAPAC- structure, diligence, negotiate (term sheets, subscription/placement docs, warrants/CBs), and run signing/closing mechanics and timetables
Process and information controls: Build comprehensive processes that balance speed with control and risk awareness. Design and enforce wall-crossing protocols, negotiate NDAs, approve deal confirmations. Structure transactions to preserve optionality and protect economics
Japan entity and governance: Drive entity formation and governance
establish scalable policies across regulatory, tax, employment, and compliance workstreams. Serve as the primary legal liaison to advisors and regulators
any statutory appointments will follow applicable law and internal approvals
Global collaboration and leadership: Collaborate closely with Heights Capital and Susquehanna legal teams globally to align internal policies, risk management strategies, and precedent. Maintain focus on transaction execution speed and efficiency and importance of local law, nuance, and process points on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Proactively communicate status and flag issues with optioned recommendations before they become critical
External counsel management: Set scope, scrutinize deliverables, drive fee discipline, and manage multiple matters concurrently across Japan/APAC
Derivatives documentation (as relevant): Negotiate ISDA and equity‑derivative master/confirmations (e.g., equity swaps/forwards, MCAs) to support hedging/structures
Disputes & Enforcement: Lead enforcement of investment rights and coordinate dispute strategy where needed
Market network: Build and leverage relationships with issuers, banks, and law firms to accelerate execution and enrich market intelligence

What we offer

Work Culture: At HCM and Susquehanna, we value strategic thinking, resourcefulness, and efficiency over excessive work hours. You will form part of a tight-knit Tokyo office within a global platform, with direct access to decision makers
Career-defining scope: As part of our small but entrepreneurial Asia team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape investment processes, standards, and strategic direction – much like in a startup environment – while leveraging the resources and stability of one of the world's largest pools of permanent capital
Scale: Impact with scale via Susquehanna's permanent capital where you can be foundational to HCM’s continued success in Japan as we expanded our reach

ISDA Negotiator

Axiom Law

Location:
Singapore , Singapore

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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