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April 21, 2026

Financial Regulation and Derivatives Paralegal

BankingDerivatives
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

New York City

Financial Regulation and Derivatives Paralegal

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPNew York City

Practice area

Banking · Derivatives

PQE

1+ years

Location

New York City, New York

Salary

$60,000 - $60,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This is a Financial Regulation and Derivatives Paralegal position with a potential start date in Summer 2026.
  • The role requires a full-time, two-year commitment.
  • You will support a team specializing in derivatives and structured products for investment banks, asset management firms, and other financial institutions.
  • Core responsibilities include drafting deal documents based on market research, communicating with clients and counsel, filing deals with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and maintaining client deal records.
  • You will work closely with attorneys in a small group, gain client interaction experience, and receive significant exposure to professionals in securities law, tax law, equity derivative sales, securities trading, and asset management.
  • The annual base salary is $60,000. Total compensation, including overtime and potential bonuses, is estimated at $90,000+ for a typical 50-60 hour workweek.
  • Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and health/wellness initiatives. Paid Time Off can be used for LSAT exam preparation.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Economics, Finance, or related fields preferred) with a minimum 3.7 GPA; strong attention to detail; excellent communication (verbal and written); ability to multitask, work independently and in a team, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Technical proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Experience with VBA, Bloomberg Terminal, or other programming languages is a plus.
  • Candidates should have an interest in financial markets and pursuing a career in law or finance, and be available for considerable overtime.
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Last updated: April 22, 2026

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