Negotiator, Associate (Trading Documentation)

TL;DR

Negotiator, Associate (Trading Documentation): Negotiating a broad variety of trading and regulatory documentation, with an accent on ISDA/CSA, CDEA, GMRA/GMSLA suites and regulatory initial margin documents. Focus on independently leading complex and sensitive negotiations, reviewing legal opinions on netting/collateral enforceability, and balancing client and hirify.global needs while improving documentation controls and processes.

Company

hirify.global is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm.

What you will do

• Own the full documentation lifecycle from drafting and review through negotiation, execution, and filing for ISDA/CSA, CDEA, GMRA, GMSLA and Master Confirmation Agreements for Equity Derivative products and related ancillary documents, including regulatory initial margin documents.
• Review legal opinions on netting and collateral enforceability and coordinate with external counsel.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies outside a playbook to balance client and hirify.global requirements.
• Independently lead complex and/or sensitive negotiations for high-profile clients.
• Partner with Franchise and Prime business stakeholders (including New Business Group and Client Services) and respond to master documentation queries from internal departments and the front office.
• Mentor junior team members and continuously challenge and improve existing controls/processes to manage risk and increase effectiveness.

Requirements

• Location: Hong Kong (office location)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or JD, with at least 4 years of experience in a Legal/trading documentation role (e.g., Credit, Risk, or Treasury) or attorney/paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of ISDA documentation suite negotiations, including credit support arrangements, plus regulatory initial margin documentation and CDEA.
• Proven ability to negotiate and review detailed legal documents with high attention to detail and accuracy, especially under pressure.
• Ability to ensure consistency across documentation and know when to escalate issues.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; proficient in IT and able to adapt to databases/systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Team culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and meritocracy.
• Support for professional and personal growth, including training and mentoring.
• Collaborative work environment with wellbeing and resilience offerings.
• Opportunity to take ownership, challenge controls/processes, and improve documentation effectiveness.