Interim Counsel, Derivatives & Clearing Advisory (NYC Hybrid)

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a fulltime (40 hours per week) Interim Derivatives Counsel (100% Remote, National).

Overview : A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal and regulatory advisory support across its fixed income derivatives and clearing businesses. The ideal candidate will bring strong derivatives experience, a practical understanding of clearing frameworks, and the ability to advise business stakeholders on regulatory requirements and product-related legal issues. This is an advisory-focused position rather than a contract negotiation role.

Company: Large Global Financial Institution

Experience: 5-10+ years as in-house counsel and/or in private practice

Location: 100% Remote, must work Eastern Standard Time hours

Key Responsibilities

- Provide legal and regulatory advice to business teams involved in:

Fixed income derivatives

- Derivatives transactions

- Futures clearing (client will train)

- Fixed Income Prime Brokerage (FIPB)

- Treasury and clearing-related activities

- Advise on the application and interpretation of key regulatory frameworks impacting derivatives

- Partner with business, compliance, risk, and legal stakeholders on regulatory developments and implementation considerations.

- Analyze legal and regulatory risks associated with new and existing products.

- Support ongoing regulatory compliance initiatives affecting derivatives and clearing operations.

- Deliver practical, commercially oriented legal guidance to internal clients.

- Serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory and market structure issues impacting the business.

Required Qualifications

- Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing.

- Significant experience advising on derivatives-related legal and regulatory matters.

- Strong knowledge of derivatives regulatory frameworks, including:

Dodd-Frank Act

- CFTC regulations

- Clearing-related regulatory requirements

- Experience providing legal advisory support to business stakeholders.

- Ability to assess complex regulatory issues and provide practical guidance.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

- Background within a major financial institution, investment bank, or financial services regulatory practice.

Pay rate: $120 per hour

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Job ID: 258799

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