Legal Counsel (Derivatives)

August 31

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Wintermute is one of the largest algorithmic trading firms in digital assets globally, in CeFi, DeFi and OTC

market making • algorithmic trading • cryptocurrency • crypto exchanges • high-frequency making

51 - 200

💰 $20M Series B on 2021-01

Description

• Negotiate commercial derivatives agreements: draft and negotiate agreements in relation to our derivatives offerings (ISDA master agreements, schedules and credit support documents, tri-party collateral agreements and long form confirmations, and/or structure product trading agreements); coordinate input and decisions from various stakeholders and drive contracts to completion • External negotiations: negotiate directly with counterparties and their counsel as required • Derivatives regulatory compliance and research: do own research and work with external as required to define regulatory requirements for crypto derivatives in various jurisdictions • Derivatives framework development: work with business and management stakeholders to develop unique derivatives framework (templates, approaches, etc) that is best suited for Wintermute’s OTC derivatives business • Other legal: get involved in projects outside of OTC derivatives based on your development interests and company requirements

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience practicing law (qualified) at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel for a firm specialized in financial services, fintech and/or crypto; • 3-7 years of experience negotiating ISDA and other OTC derivatives in a high performing setting and under tight deadlines • Experience with developing templates, internal guidelines, approaches to negotiations etc is highly preferred • Understanding of regulatory frameworks how they apply to OTC derivatives in various jurisdictions in traditional financial markets • Having of a flexible approach to thinking how traditional concepts may apply to crypto, how approaches may be different and how different firms take different approaches to templates and negotiations • Ability and interest to learn crypto aspects as well as other areas of law quickly, at least at a general level required for the role • Proven ability to see the bigger picture and commercial strategy; quickly understand new functional areas and have a cross-functional mindset

Benefits

• Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally. • Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. • A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway. • A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food. • Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. • A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private Health insurance.