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Employment Type:
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Location:
New York, NY (Onsite)
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Legal Assistant- Mandarin Speaking
The Legal Assistant will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA agreements and related documentation for a financial services firm. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to work in the legal department of a fast-paced environment in New York.
Client Details
The company is a large organization within the financial services industry, known for its global reach and commitment to excellence. Its legal team is dedicated to maintaining compliance and supporting business objectives through expert contract negotiation and management.
Description
- Draft and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and related documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, compliance, and trading desks, to ensure contract terms align with business objectives.
- Advise stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues related to derivatives transactions.
- Maintain accurate records of negotiated agreements and ensure proper documentation management.
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting derivatives markets and update contract templates as needed.
- Provide guidance on dispute resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support the legal department with additional tasks as required.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures throughout the negotiation process.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
A successful Legal Assistant should have:
- Bilingual ability in Mandarin & English
- A strong understanding of ISDA documentation, derivatives, and financial services regulations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with internal teams and external counterparts.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Relevant educational qualifications in law, finance, or a related field.
Job Offer
- Competitive hourly rate offered.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience with a large organization in the financial services industry.
- A temporary role that offers exposure to complex legal and regulatory issues.
- A collaborative work environment in New York that encourages professional development.
If this sounds like the right fit for your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply today!
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.