Senior Associate (Derivatives)

Senior Associate (Derivatives) – London

Hunter Savage is hiring on behalf of a leading European law firm to appoint a Senior Associate (Derivatives) into its London practice. This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative, market facing derivatives team advising on complex transactions across asset classes and transaction types.

The role offers exceptional work quality, with exposure to loan hedging, deal contingent and structured repo transactions, alongside derivatives documentation, opinions and financial regulatory advice.

The Opportunity

This Senior Associate (Derivatives) position provides a broad practice spanning derivatives, financial law and related regulation. The successful candidate will support a diverse client base across complex, high quality transactions involving clients, counterparties and stakeholders in financial markets.

Practice Focus

The team advises on derivatives documentation, including confirmations and ancillary agreements, as well as loan hedging, deal contingent and structured repo transactions. The role also involves preparing opinions and regulatory advice, offering scope for continued learning and development across the wider derivatives practice.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should be qualified lawyers with 4+ years’ PQE and strong experience in derivatives, ideally having trained at a well regarded City or international law firm. This opportunity will suit technically strong lawyers who combine commercial judgement, client facing skills, autonomy and a collaborative approach.

Next Steps

For a strictly confidential discussion regarding this Senior Associate (Derivatives) role in London, please contact Kathy McComb at Hunter Savage.