Counsel-Trading & Regulatory Derivatives and Financial Products

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our Legal Department, specializing in trading documentation and U.S. financial regulation. This role will support the firm’s trading activities across derivatives, securities lending, repurchase transactions and financing transactions, including ISDA Master Agreements, MSFTAs, futures, options, and related documentation. The ideal candidate will also provide legal guidance on compliance with applicable U.S. regulatory frameworks including Dodd-Frank, SEC, CFTC, and other relevant rules. The role is located in the US, however the team is global with colleagues in Europe and Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation & Negotiation

Draft, negotiate, and review trading agreements including:

• ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs).

• Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs).

• Futures and options clearing agreements.

• Prime brokerage, repurchase agreements (MRAs/GMRAs) and securities lending agreements (GMSLAs).

• Execution agreements.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (trading, risk, compliance, operations) and external counterparties to ensure timely execution and alignment with firm policies.

• Ensure trading agreements are compliant with the regulatory and legal framework applicable to a particular client type and jurisdiction.

Regulatory Advisory

Advise on U.S. regulatory requirements impacting trading activities, including:

• Dodd-Frank Title VII (swap dealer rules, margin requirements).

• SEC and CFTC regulations.

• EMIR, UMR (including initial and variation margin rules) and other cross-border regulatory frameworks as applicable.

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on trading documentation and practices within the U.S as well as their cross-jurisdictional scope and implication.

Risk & Compliance

• Support onboarding of clients with counterparty banks and ensure sufficient number of counterparties for launch.

• Review netting and collateral enforceability opinions.

• Ensure compliance with key regulatory developments in the derivatives, repurchase transactions and trading space

• Ensure documentation aligns with internal risk policies, regulatory obligations and client-type specific requirements.

Strategic Legal Support

• Provide legal input on new product launches and trading strategies.

• Maintain and update legal templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.

• Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department at a financial institution.

• Deep understanding of derivatives and trading documentation, including ISDA, MSFTA, and futures/options agreements/OTC clearing addendums.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. financial regulatory landscape (SEC, CFTC, Dodd-Frank).

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and work collaboratively across teams.

• Experience with fund structures and cross-border documentation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with collateral mechanics, margin rules, and netting provisions.

• Experience with trading platforms and contract lifecycle management tools.

• Having knowledge of or exposure to regulatory considerations in relation to cross border transactions is a plus.

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

The estimated base salary for this role is $108,000 – $186,300 a year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full timeExemptLegal AffairsGCO General Counsel's Organization