Derivatives Lawyer

Axiom

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full-time
Posted March 19, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Derivatives Lawyer to join our expanding bench of legal professionals supporting top-tier clients in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a motivated lawyer with experience advising on derivatives, trading, and capital markets transactions, and a strong understanding of Canadian securities and derivatives regulation.


Responsibilities:

  • Draft, negotiate, and advise a variety of derivatives and trading agreements.

  • Provide legal advice on regulatory, compliance, and transactional issues affecting derivatives and financial markets activities.

  • Support clients in understanding and managing legal and regulatory risks across trading and investment operations.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business practices and documentation.
  • Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in derivatives, trading, or capital markets law, ideally from a major law fi...