This is an Associate or Counsel position with Crowell & Moring's Financial Services team in New York.
The role involves representing banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions.
Key responsibilities include negotiating and drafting various trading agreements, such as International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA), prime brokerage agreements, and securities lending agreements.
You will also structure, draft, and negotiate swap transactions, with a primary focus on credit and credit-linked swaps.
Provide regulatory expertise regarding the application of Dodd-Frank to derivatives.
Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of substantive experience in derivatives.
A background in lending, secured/structured transactions, creditors’ rights, or bankruptcy is beneficial.
Regulatory expertise in Dodd-Frank application to derivatives is also a plus.
The salary range for this position is $320,000 to $355,000.
Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus.
Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave.
The firm also offers progressive options such as backup childcare and wellness programs.

April 2, 2026

Financial Services Associate or Counsel

BankingCompliance/RegulatoryDerivativesLendingSecured FinanceStructured Finance

Crowell & Moring LLPNew York City

Practice area

Banking · Compliance/Regulatory · Derivatives · Lending · Secured Finance · Structured Finance

PQE

5-7 years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is an Associate or Counsel position with Crowell & Moring's Financial Services team in New York.
The role involves representing banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions.
Key responsibilities include negotiating and drafting various trading agreements, such as International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA), prime brokerage agreements, and securities lending agreements.
You will also structure, draft, and negotiate swap transactions, with a primary focus on credit and credit-linked swaps.
Provide regulatory expertise regarding the application of Dodd-Frank to derivatives.
Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of substantive experience in derivatives.
A background in lending, secured/structured transactions, creditors’ rights, or bankruptcy is beneficial.
Regulatory expertise in Dodd-Frank application to derivatives is also a plus.
The salary range for this position is $320,000 to $355,000.
Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus.
Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave.
The firm also offers progressive options such as backup childcare and wellness programs.

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Last updated: May 21, 2026