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Legal Consultant - Structured Finance / Derivatives
About this role
Axiom, the premier global provider of on-demand legal talent, is seeking a Legal Consultant with Structured Finance & Derivaitves / Structured Products experience to provide long term support to our client - a leading global digital assets firm. Key Responsibilities Work directly with senior business stakeholders to design and structure institutional products and transactions (including structured products, derivatives and repack/securitisation‑style structures), from concept through to execution and launch.
Draft, review and negotiate core documentation for new products and deals, including transaction agreements, terms & conditions, derivatives and trading documentation, and related commercial contracts. Provide clear, commercially focused legal and regulatory advice on securities, derivatives and exchange / broker‑dealer activities, helping the business move quickly while managing risk. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Risk and Business teams to support licensing and regulatory initiatives and to help build out an institutional‑grade exchange, broker‑dealer and custodial platform.
Requirements / Ideal Candidate Strong background in structured finance, structured products, capital markets and/or derivatives, ideally 10–15+ years’ PQE/experience, with exposure to repackagings, securitisations and swaps/OTC derivatives in an investment bank and/or top‑tier law firm or other financial services firm Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity environment: confident engaging with demanding senior stakeholders Cryptocurrency or broader digital‑assets experience is advantageous but not essential; bar admission/practising certificate is helpful but not mandatory where there is strong, relevant deal and structured finance/structured product experience Why Join Axiom Compensation, Benefits & Working Location: This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more.
Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements. Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.