Legal Consultant / Negotiator - UMR (Derivatives)

We are currently hiring Legal Consultant / Negotiator - UMR (Derivatives) to join our ranks and provide long term engagement with our Global 500 client in Financial servies sector: Key responsibilities: Negotiate and review UMR (Uncleared Margin Rules)-related trading documents amongst other derivative documentations. Ensure agreed terms meet regulatory (UMR) requirements and internal risk/collateral policies, and properly capture margin, collateral and segregation terms. Requirements Experience negotiating derivatives / ISDA documentation, with experience in UMR-related margin and collateral terms. Good understanding of OTC derivatives, margin and collateral concepts, including UMR regulation. Circa 2 PQE or above; or experienced negotiator, from financial services sector or law firm 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. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about life at