Lead Counsel, Trading and Derivatives, US & Canada

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Boston or New York City, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As Lead Counsel, Trading and Derivatives , US & Canada , you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of matters relating to the firm’s trading activities and derivatives transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with the firm’s US trading desk, investment team, operations team, risk management, compliance, and other stakeholders to promote legal and regulatory compliance, manage transactional documentation, and mitigate legal risks associated with derivatives and trading activities.

We will count on you to:

• 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.

What you need to have:

• 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.

What makes you stand out:

• 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)

Why join our team?

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $129,400 to $258,800.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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