Charles Law PLLC is a boutique law firm that represents proprietary trading funds, family offices, hedge funds, asset managers, pension plans, mutual funds, insurance companies, private equity funds, corporations, exchanges and financial institutions in the negotiation of financial agreements including prime brokerage, futures and options, physical and financial derivatives and credit agreements. The Charles Law Team comprises GuyLaine, the founder; two “of Counsel”; two paralegals; an associate; and three derivatives professionals.
Charles Law is expanding and is looking to hire a full-time associate. This job may be for you if you:
1. Have a passion for negotiating agreements and solving problems.
2. Have spent at least seven years or more negotiating trading agreements, including the ISDA, MCA, ACA, MRA, GMRA, MSLA, GMSLA, MSFTA, Prime Brokerage, Futures Agreement, and CDA at a law firm or in-house and received fantastic training.
3. Have advised clients on the regulatory frameworks surrounding the agreements mentioned above.
4. Have trained other lawyers and enjoy doing so.
5. Have a strong desire to help clients and understand the importance of service.
6. Have experience managing juniors and enjoy doing so.
7. Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
8. Are able to work well under pressure and manage your time efficiently.
The target billable goal is 1600 hours/year.
Juris Doctor degree or foreign equivalent or LLM from an accredited law school.
Must be a member of the NY bar in good standing.
Fully remote position can be considered.
Please provide a cover letter as well as a resume when applying.
