Legal Counsel - Derivatives
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Frankfurt
Region:Hessen
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:8095
Post Date:January 21, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
Thomas Seacombe
Principal Consultant - Legal & Compliance
About the Role
Legal Counsel - Energy Trading Law
Location: Frankfurt am Main
An international financial institution is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its energy trading and capital markets legal team. The role provides legal support to trading and business units on OTC derivatives and related trading activities within a global environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise trading and business teams on OTC derivative and energy trading transactions.
- Negotiate ISDA and other master agreements and support transaction structuring.
- Advise on collateral arrangements and close-out netting.
- Support trading activities, including access to trading venues and broker agreements.
- Provide legal input on repo, securities lending, securities trading, custody, settlement and clearing activities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions and jurisdictions.
Key Requirements:
- Fully qualified lawyer.
- Strong academic background with excellent analytical skills.
- Relevant professional experience in energy trading, derivatives or capital markets law.
- Strong interest in energy and commodities trading.
- Confident negotiating and advising in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Team-oriented, commercially minded and able to work independently.
What’s on Offer:
- International and collaborative working environment.
- Broad exposure to energy trading and capital markets activities.
- Flexible working arrangements and strong focus on work–life balance.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.