Associate – Corporate – Equity Derivatives- New York

Join Latham & Watkins LLP as an Associate in our Corporate practice group, specializing in equity derivatives at our New York office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on complex capital markets transactions while developing deep expertise in structured equity products under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

About the Role

As a Corporate Associate focused on equity derivatives, you'll operate at the core of sophisticated derivatives practice, supporting the legal structuring, documentation, and execution of equity-linked transactions for institutional clients. You'll contribute to high-stakes deals while building mastery of a specialized and intellectually rigorous practice area.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate equity derivative transaction documents, including confirmations, master agreements, credit support annexes, and related ancillary agreements
• Analyze complex derivatives structures and their legal, regulatory, and tax implications for clients
• Conduct due diligence on counterparties, underlying equities, and transaction terms
• Support senior counsel in client negotiations, term discussions, and transaction execution through closing
• Research market standards, precedent documentation, and emerging regulatory requirements affecting derivatives practice
• Prepare memoranda and client advisory materials on equity derivatives matters
• Collaborate across practice groups including tax, regulatory, and risk to deliver comprehensive transaction advice

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; bar admission or demonstrated commitment to pursuing admission
• Rigorous legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities
• Familiarity with or capacity to quickly develop expertise in equity derivatives, capital markets, and structured products
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent transactions with precision
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Genuine intellectual curiosity and motivation to build long-term depth in derivatives law

About Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins is a preeminent international law firm with substantial presence in major financial centers worldwide. Our Corporate practice is distinguished by sophisticated transactional expertise, including market-leading capabilities in derivatives, structured finance, and capital markets matters. We provide attorneys with the mentoring, resources, and opportunities to become exceptional practitioners and deliver outstanding results for our clients.

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