Counterparty Jobs in Usa

Pay: $260,000.00 - $365,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a premier transactional platform advising sophisticated financial institutions and major market participants.
• Work on complex, high-value financial services transactions in one of the strongest legal markets in the country.
• Build strong deal experience in a collaborative, high-performance environment known for excellence and professional development.
• Gain meaningful responsibility on sophisticated matters while working alongside top-tier attorneys and clients.
• Grow your career at a firm known for elite training, strong mentorship, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Location: New York, NY. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the office.

Note: Must have 3+ years of law firm transactional experience within financial services, finance, or closely related corporate transactions.

About Us

We are a top-tier law firm known for advising leading financial institutions, companies, and investors on complex legal and business matters. Our team is collaborative, ambitious, and committed to excellence, client service, and long-term professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on sophisticated financial services and related transactional matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements
• Support deal execution from diligence through closing
• Analyze transaction structures, legal issues, and business terms
• Manage portions of transactions with increasing independence
• Work closely with clients, counterparties, and internal teams in a fast-paced environment
• Conduct legal research and draft practical, business-oriented analysis
• Collaborate with partners and specialists on complex transactions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm transactional experience
• Experience in financial services transactions, finance, corporate transactions, or closely related deal work
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage components of transactions independently
• Strong business judgment and client service orientation
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and desire for increased responsibility
• Admitted in New York or eligible to waive in
• BigLaw or other sophisticated transactional law firm background strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Elite transactional platform with sophisticated, high-level work
• Strong exposure to major clients and meaningful deal responsibility
• Collaborative culture with high standards and strong mentorship
• Clear path for growth and long-term development
• Excellent benefits and family-supportive programs
• Opportunity to deepen your transactional skill set in a highly respected firm

JPC-741

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Senior Research Analyst & Derivatives Trader

Position Overview

The Senior Research Analyst & Derivatives Trader is responsible for providing tanker market intelligence about the executing derivatives strategies that support the company's (tanker owner and operator) freight, fuel, and commodity risk management objectives.

This role combines in-depth market research with active trading responsibilities, helping the company manage exposure to freight rate fluctuations, bunker fuel costs, and broader commodity market volatility. The position supports commercial decision-making across the tanker fleet by translating market insights into practical hedging and trading strategies.

The role will also contribute to the continued development of the company's internal derivatives trading capability, supporting disciplined risk management and improved earnings stability.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Intelligence

• Conduct detailed research and analysis of tanker freight markets, vessel supply and demand, oil and refined product trade flows, bunker fuel markets, and relevant macroeconomic trends.
• Develop forward-looking market views, forecasts, and scenario analysis to support commercial strategy and fleet deployment decisions.
• Maintain and enhance internal market databases, financial models, and analytical dashboards tracking freight rates, time charter equivalents (TCE), fuel exposure, and market volatility.
• Prepare research reports, market updates, and executive briefings for senior commercial leadership.

Derivatives Trading & Risk Management

• Execute and manage freight derivatives, fuel hedging instruments, and related commodity derivatives within the company's approved risk management framework.
• Design and recommend hedging strategies to manage exposure to freight rate movements, bunker costs, and earnings volatility.
• Monitor trading positions, profit and loss (P&L), margin requirements, and counterparty exposure.
• Ensure accurate trade capture, reporting, and compliance with internal controls and trading policies.

Trade Execution & Market Relationships

• Work closely with brokers, exchanges, clearing houses, and trading counterparties to ensure efficient trade execution and settlement.
• Support the development and implementation of trading policies, risk limits, and internal controls as the company expands its derivatives trading capabilities.

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Collaborate with Asset Management and Commercial teams to align trading strategies with fleet deployment, chartering activity, and portfolio optimization.
• Provide market insights to support strategic initiatives, including new market opportunities, energy transition considerations, and investment analysis.
• Partner with Strategy, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements.

Organizational Support & Knowledge Sharing

• Support internal knowledge sharing on derivatives markets, freight market dynamics, and risk management practices.
• Provide analytical support for commercial initiatives and independently manage medium-complexity research and analysis projects.

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Ensure all activities comply with company policies and the Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.

Core Competencies

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Entrepreneurial mindset and initiative
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple business functions

Technical & Functional Skills

• Freight and commodity market analysis
• Derivatives trading and hedging strategies
• Financial modeling and data analysis
• Risk management and market forecasting

A leading global multi-strategy investment firm is seeking a Trading Documentation Negotiator to join its in-house legal and transaction management function. This role supports the firm's global flow trading business, working closely with attorneys, traders, and internal stakeholders across discretionary, quantitative, and macro strategies.

The position offers broad product exposure, a true buy-side perspective, and hands-on involvement in the negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management of trading documentation across asset classes.

Core Responsibilities

• Negotiate a wide range of trading and financing agreements, including:
• ISDA Master Agreements
• Repo Agreements
• FX Prime Brokerage Agreements
• MSFTAs
• Futures and OTC Clearing Agreements
• Support equity prime brokerage negotiations, including:
• Term commitments
• Pricing provisions
• Margin schedules
• Draft, confirm, and execute derivative confirmations, including bespoke trades and transactions without MCAs
• Maintain and manage trading documentation databases and tracking tools
• Prepare and manage signoff sheets, execution checklists, and status reports
• Coordinate document execution and circulate status updates to internal stakeholders
• Assist with regulatory filings (including SEC and NFA-related documentation)
• Run ISDA Protocol reviews and adherence
• Oversee custodial and bank account documentation
• Handle:
• Exchange memberships
• SEF agreements
• Electronic trading access and software documentation
• Support KYC and onboarding processes with brokers and counterparties
• Partner with Treasury, Finance, Operations, Investor Services, and Tax
• Assist with process improvements and implementation of documentation technology solutions

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in trading documentation, negotiation, or a similar role
• Buy-side or sell-side experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on familiarity with:
• ISDA documentation
• Prime brokerage and financing agreements
• Derivatives and clearing documentation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating across teams
• High ethical standards and professional judgment

Note: J.D. is not required — this is a negotiator / documentation professional role.

Trading Assistant — Long/Short Equity Hedge Fund

Role summary

Support the head trader by managing middle‑office trade support and acting as a hands‑on backup trader for a long/short investment desk. This role combines trade lifecycle ownership, settlements and confirmations, P/L oversight, and execution responsibilities. The right candidate is flexible, team‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced trading environment without ego.

Core responsibilities

• Trade support — Confirm, allocate, and reconcile trade blotters; resolve trade breaks with brokers, counterparties, and internal trading staff.
• Settlements & funding — Monitor settlement cycles, initiate and track settlement funding/wires, and manage failed/late settlements.
• P/L and position control — Produce daily P/L and position reports, investigate variances, and maintain accurate trading books.
• Confirmations & documentation — Manage trade confirmations, trade capture accuracy, and retention of trade documentation.
• Execution assistance — Execute orders when requested by the head trader and manage order flow across venues and brokers.
• Book balancing — Maintain and reconcile trading books; ensure internal systems reflect live positions and cash.
• Systems & process — Use OMS/EMS and middle‑office systems to capture trades, run reconciliations, and extract reporting; propose process improvements.
• Ad hoc support — Provide real‑time desk support during market events, assist with month‑end and quarter‑end tasks, and cover for the head trader as needed.

Required experience & skills

• 2–4 years of buy‑side or sell‑side operations, trade support, or assistant trading experience.
• Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle for equities and common derivatives used on a long/short desk.
• Proven experience with settlements, confirmations, and failed trade resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and analyze daily P/L and position reports.
• High proficiency in Excel; familiarity with one or more OMS/EMS platforms and middle‑office reconciliation tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with traders, brokers, prime brokers, and operations teams.
• Calm under pressure, highly organized, and willing to take direction and execute tasks without ego.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience on a long/short equity desk or in a hedge fund middle office.
• Familiarity with prime brokerage workflows and margin/financing mechanics.
• Basic scripting or data‑automation skills (VBA, Python, SQL) to streamline reporting.
• Relevant industry licenses or willingness to obtain them.

What success looks like

• Accurate, timely P/L and position reporting with rapid resolution of discrepancies.
• Smooth, error‑free settlement and confirmation processes with minimal failed trades.
• Reliable execution support that enables the head trader to focus on strategy.
• Proactive identification and implementation of process improvements that reduce operational risk.

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

The Project Finance Portfolio Manager will be responsible for assisting the Project Finance Portfolio Management team in underwriting, credit monitoring and portfolio management of a portfolio of clients where the repayment of the loan is based on cash flows generated by the related project (power/energy/renewables/solar).

Responsibilities:

• Lead the underwriting of proposed and existing transactions and manage transactions according to the Bank’s established guidelines and policies.
• Evaluate numerous transaction types across a broad array of power markets and energy sectors, conducting analysis of the borrowers, counterparties, and developing cash flow models.
• Develop and manage financial models analyzing the economics and risks associated with project financing structures.
• Provide assistance with Depository Agency services, such as preparing wire transfers and fielding internal and external depository inquiries.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of credit/covenant compliance.
• Manage the renewal process by working with the Relationship Managers, the client and the credit department for a variety of tasks such as credit line increases, amendments, and waivers of tripped covenants.
• Ensure compliance with EWB regulatory and credit requirements.
• Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship follows established EWB credit policy, procedures, and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines.
• Review legal documentation for accuracy, and compliance with Credit approval requirements.
• Perform other administrative duties required for the maintenance of a portfolio of clients to be determined by the Portfolio Manager Team Lead.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of market conditions.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of project finance (power/energy/renewables/solar).
• Ability to understand and advise on complex financial proposals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and Excel skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; MBA preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in project finance.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Our client, a well established law practice is looking to add a mid level associate to its Corporate M&A group. This team handles a steady flow of sophisticated deal work and operates in a highly collegial, team driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate a wide variety of transactional agreements, such as equity and asset purchase agreements, ancillary deal documents, executive employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, operating agreements, shareholder arrangements, and related governance documents.
• Coordinate closely with team members, clients, and counterparties to move transactions forward efficiently while keeping all critical deadlines on track.
• Candidate Profile
• Two to four years of M&A experience
• Demonstrated strength in drafting complex agreements and negotiating key deal terms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and work productively with opposing counsel.
• Team oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple matters in a dynamic, deadline driven setting, with a desire to continue developing technically and professionally.
• Annual billable target of 1,800 hours.
• Competitive base compensation ranging from $200,000 to $230,000, depending on experience.

We are recruiting for an exciting General Counsel position with a $20+billion-dollar commercial construction company. This is a top national commercial construction based in Austin, TX and they specialize in building large scale commercial projects from Hospitals to large staples to high-end commercial specialty projects. This firm has an extremely tenured staff, excellent reputation & incredible culture.

Position Overview

• Support company objectives by collaborating across departments—Contracts/Risk Management, Operations, Accounting, IT, HR, and Project Management
• Review and negotiate upstream construction contracts with general contractors,
• downstream subcontracts and purchase orders and NDAs
• Oversee monthly filing of lien and bond claim preservation notices
• Facilitate Parent Company's review and approval of real estate transactions,
• parent guarantees and quarterly Representations
• Oversee and monitor pending disputes including litigation, claims, arbitrations,
• and mediations and coordinate with Parent company counsel and outside counsel
• Educate staff on legal topics, compliance updates, and legislative/regulatory
• Developments

Qualifications:

• Licensed Texas attorney with 5+ years of experience practicing
• construction law (Ideally)
• Experience in, or working closely with, construction related organization(s)
• Strong substantive experience in transactional practice
• Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts with sophisticated
• counterparties and ability to understand subcontractor's point of view
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues and risks,
• analyze complex problems, and provide practical and effective solutions
• Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Flexible, with excellent and timely written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lead and follow with equal ease, based on circumstances
• Active listener, proactive leadership approach, collaborative and communicative
• Enjoy working in the office, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business
• environment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• simultaneously, while working under tight deadlines

Qualified candidates please send resumes to