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Derivatives Attorney
@ Axiom Talent Platform
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Axiom Talent Platform is hiring a Canadian-qualified Derivatives Attorney to support a client's derivatives team. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing and negotiating MSFTA agreements in financial services, derivatives or capital markets. Toronto-based candidates are preferred for hybrid work; candidates elsewhere in Canada may be considered for remote work.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate MSFTA agreements
- Support derivatives team on MSFTA matters
- Review agreements for legal and contractual issues
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in negotiations
- Support capital markets legal matters
Requirements summary:
- Canadian-qualified attorney licensed in an applicable jurisdiction
- Direct MSFTA drafting, review and negotiation experience
- Experience in financial services, derivatives or capital markets
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication, technology and problem-solving skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours |
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As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how clients need it, for up to 50% less than national law firms. Axiom's network of 14,000+ legal professionals includes 4,000+ lawyers with Fortune 500 experience, delivering AI-enabled legal services across more than 12 practice areas. Trusted by 75% of the Fortune 100 and thousands of mid-market leaders, Axiom ranks #1 among Alternative Legal Service Providers in 8 of 9 performance categories — including talent quality, breadth, productivity, and client experience — according to a top 5 global consulting firm. Across more than 3,000 engagements annually in 6 regions and 4 continents, 93% of clients rate Axiom lawyers as good as or better than top law firm attorneys, with 96% client satisfaction and measurable cost savings that reduce outside counsel spend without sacrificing quality. Stop overpaying for law firm work. Start with Axiom.
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As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how clients need it, for up to 50% less than national law firms. Axiom's network of 14,000+ legal professionals includes 4,000+ lawyers with Fortune 500 experience, delivering AI-enabled legal services across more than 12 practice areas. Trusted…
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| Year founded | 2000 |
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Join Our Team as a Derivatives Attorney at Axiom
Location: Canada; Toronto Preferred
We are seeking a Canadian-qualified Derivatives Attorney to support our client’s derivatives team. In this role, you will focus on MSFTA agreements, providing hands-on support with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements in a financial services, derivatives, or capital markets environment.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate MSFTA agreements.
- Provide legal support to the derivatives team on MSFTA-related matters.
- Review agreements and identify relevant legal and contractual issues.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the negotiation process.
- Support derivatives and capital markets-related legal matters as needed.
Qualifications:
- Canadian-qualified attorney licensed to practice law in an applicable Canadian jurisdiction.
- Direct experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating MSFTA agreements.
- Experience within financial services, derivatives, or capital markets.
- Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication, technology, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Toronto-based candidates are preferred and should be comfortable working on a hybrid basis.
- Candidates elsewhere in Canada may also be considered for remote work.
Compensation:
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
About Axiom:
For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.
Learn more about life at Axiom.
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.
Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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