Derivatives Attorney – US Treasury Clearing

Derivatives Attorney – US Treasury Clearing Project Location: New York (Remote / Hybrid) Overview We are supporting a leading global financial institution on a US Treasury clearing initiative, driven by upcoming regulatory changes and increased central clearing requirements. They are looking for an experienced Derivatives Attorney to support high volumes of documentation and onboarding across a range of counterparties. This is a key role within a fast-paced, front-to-back programme working closely with legal, credit, risk, and trading teams. Key Responsibilities • Negotiate and review repo documentation including GMRA / MRA agreements with a variety of counterparties • Support US Treasury clearing onboarding, ensuring documentation aligns with clearing requirements • Negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and related collateral documentation where required • Work closely with trading, credit, legal, and onboarding teams to facilitate timely execution • Interpret and apply netting, collateral and regulatory requirements within documentation • Manage high volumes of agreements within tight project timelines • Support process improvements and contribute to documentation standardisation Required Experience • Strong experience negotiating repo agreements (GMRA / MRA) • Proven background in ISDA Master Agreements and CSA negotiation • Experience working within investment banks or major financial institutions • Strong understanding of collateral, margining and netting frameworks • Experience working with hedge funds, asset managers, and bank counterparties • Ability to work in a high-volume, project-driven environment Highly Desirable • Experience supporting clearing initiatives (especially US Treasury clearing) • Familiarity with cleared derivatives documentation (CDEA, FIA docs, etc.) • Exposure to regulatory frameworks impacting repo/derivatives markets • Experience working across front-to-back stakeholders Why Join • High-profile regulatory programme with long-term scope • Opportunity to work with a leading global financial institution