Axiom, the premier global provider of on-demand legal talent, is seeking a Legal Consultant with Structured Finance & Derivaitves / Structured Products experience to provide long term support to our client - a leading global digital assets firm. 

• Work directly with senior business stakeholders to design and structure institutional products and transactions (including structured products, derivatives and repack/securitisation‑style structures), from concept through to execution and launch.
• Draft, review and negotiate core documentation for new products and deals, including transaction agreements, terms & conditions, derivatives and trading documentation, and related commercial contracts.
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal and regulatory advice on securities, derivatives and exchange / broker‑dealer activities, helping the business move quickly while managing risk.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Risk and Business teams to support licensing and regulatory initiatives and to help build out an institutional‑grade exchange, broker‑dealer and custodial platform.

• Strong background in structured finance, structured products, capital markets and/or derivatives, ideally 10–15+ years’ PQE/experience, with exposure to repackagings, securitisations and swaps/OTC derivatives in an investment bank and/or top‑tier law firm or other financial services firm
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity environment: confident engaging with demanding senior stakeholders 
• Cryptocurrency or broader digital‑assets experience is advantageous but not essential; bar admission/practising certificate is helpful but not mandatory where there is strong, relevant deal and structured finance/structured product experience

Why Join Axiom

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 Axiom. 

World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements! 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant. 

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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