Global Capital Markets/Emerging Markets

Position Description

Morgan Stanley is looking for a PQE solicitor with general banking and finance, banking litigation or loans experience who is interested in moving to specialise in finance linked OTC derivatives and also cover flow ISDA negotiations with counterparties located in emerging market jurisdictions. ISDA, derivatives and LMA documentation experience is preferred but not essential.

The successful candidate will be exposed to a breadth of other work, including (without limitation) review of LMA intercreditor agreements, LMA loan agreements, term sheets, legal opinions, hedging strategy letters and other non-standard documentation from a hedge counterparty's perspective.

Negotiators work very closely with the credit department, risk management, legal and the sales, and are encouraged to build relationships with all these groups, as well as with clients and external counsel. As a result, they quickly become first point of contact for a variety of queries, which makes this is a very attractive role with great development potential.

Skills Required

Minimum requirements to qualify for this position:

1. Knowledge/experience:
• Experience in the area of ISDA or Master Agreement documentation is preferred but not essential
• Experience in loan documentation or general banking law is mandatory
• Strong drafting skills
• Knowledge of financial services industry or legal background

2. Required Competencies:
• Communicating; negotiating, influencing
• Coping with pressure
• Planning; organising; delivering results within tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Good team player with ability to work independently

3. Technical/professional qualifications and accreditations:
• UK qualified solicitor preferred but other non-UK legal qualifications may be considered

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential.

June 27, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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