Legal Director - ISDAs (Remote)

OUR FIRM

Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost-efficiently.

We have experienced exceptional growth and success since our inception in 2019.

Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service – and we deliver. We have a proven track record in this, often winning new clients through referrals. We doubled in size in 2022 and our growth projections will see us treble in 2024, globally.

We are powered by AI, but committed to our people.

We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees. Our remote working model means that our people can thrive in their lives outside of work.

THE ROLE

At Avantia Law, we pride ourselves on our top-tier legal services across the private markets industry. We are now expanding our expertise to include a dedicated practice focused on ISDA schedule negotiations, and we are looking for an entrepreneurial finance/ regulatory lawyer to lead this initiative.

This role is initially offered on a consultancy basis, with the expectation it will lead to a full W2 position in the future. We are flexible and are happy to consider options to suit the successful candidate.

• Lead Avantia Law’s new practice area dedicated to ISDA agreements.
• Negotiate, edit and review ISDA schedules and other ISDA documentation.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on ISDA-related matters to our clients.
• Develop and implement best practices for managing ISDA documentation.
• Manage and deepen your client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to your clients.
• Work with other Avantia lawyers and paralegals, review the work of more junior team members and assist with training when required.
• Collaborate with leadership, growth and technology teams to strengthen and continuously improve Avantia's ISDA product.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the United States with at least 5 years post qualification legal experience (gained either in-house or in private practice)
• Extensive experience in negotiating ISDAs.
• Strong understanding of derivatives markets.
• Entreprenurial mindset.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Familiarity of working with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms
• An interest in artificial intelligence and legal tech is very welcome!