Senior Legal Counsel – Capital Markets & Derivatives

Senior Legal Counsel – Capital Markets & Derivatives

Societe Generale Luxembourg on Avenue Emile Reuter is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Capital Markets and Derivatives desk, supporting the bank's structured products, OTC derivatives, and securities lending activities booked through Luxembourg.

Luxembourg serves as a key European booking centre for Societe Generale's capital markets activities. You will advise on ISDA Master Agreements, GMRA/GMSLA documentation, and EMIR/SFTR regulatory compliance for the Luxembourg booking entity.

What You Will Do

• Negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and related derivatives documentation
• Advise on GMRA and GMSLA documentation for repo and securities lending transactions
• Advise on EMIR clearing, margining, and reporting obligations under Luxembourg law
• Support the Capital Markets desk on structured product documentation and legal risk
• Advise on SFTR reporting and regulatory compliance for securities financing transactions

• Lead derivatives documentation negotiations for the Luxembourg booking entity
• Advise on EMIR, SFTR, and MiFID II compliance matters
• Support the Capital Markets desk on structured product and derivatives legal risk
• Manage external counsel relationships for complex transactions
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting capital markets activities

• Master in Law from a recognised European university
• 7-10 years of experience in capital markets, derivatives, or banking law
• Strong knowledge of ISDA documentation, EMIR, and SFTR regulatory frameworks
• Experience negotiating complex derivatives and securities financing documentation
• Fluent in English and French
• Knowledge of Luxembourg financial collateral law is an advantage