Primary responsibilities include negotiating and drafting complex legal agreements like master agreements, credit support annexes, and counterparty documentation. The role requires strategic legal advisory to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and representing the firm in potential disputes or legal proceedings.
Required experience includes a JD from an accredited law school, bar admission, and 7-10 years of experience in derivatives practice areas. Candidates must have extensive expertise in institutional trading counterparties, understanding capital and liquidity metrics, cross-margining, and proficiency in negotiating various complex financial agreements.
Schonfeld offers a dynamic, collaborative global investment platform that values talent and diversity. The firm provides opportunities for professional growth, learning, and impact across a multi-strategy investment environment. Employees can expect a teamwork-oriented culture that encourages ideas at all levels and is committed to creating a fair, welcoming, and supportive work environment.
