Senior Contracts Advisor

• Provide expert contractual advice to business stakeholders on standard and complex derivatives agreements (e.g., ISDA, CSA/VMCSA, brokerage agreements, framework agreements, delegated reporting agreements, service level agreements).

• Draft, review, and negotiate OTC derivatives contracts to ensure commercial accuracy, risk mitigation, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Advise traders and commercial teams on contractual and commercial risks and ensure agreements are fit for purpose.

• Prepare and negotiate trade confirmations and ad-hoc agreements to support new products, structured transactions, and evolving business needs.

• Support resolution of contractual disputes with counterparties, coordinating with internal legal, credit, risk, and commercial stakeholders.

• Monitor regulatory changes impacting derivatives trading and ensure internal compliance.

• Maintain accurate records of active negotiations and provide visibility to relevant stakeholders.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of derivatives business controls and applicable audit frameworks.

• Provide both pre-deal and post-deal commercial support to maximize value for the business.

• Support adherence to derivatives trade confirmation processes and relevant regulations.

• Mentor or train junior Contracts Advisors as required.

• Collaborate with team members and provide coverage support where needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent legal/contracting experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience drafting, analyzing, and negotiating OTC derivatives contracts.

• Strong expertise with derivatives trading agreements, including:

  • ISDA Master Agreements

  • CSA / VMCSA

  • Brokerage Agreements

  • Master and Long-Form Agreements

• Good understanding of regulations applicable to OTC derivatives (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank, MAS requirements).

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and business needs.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced trading environment.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

  Brunel International S.E.A Pte. Ltd.

  UEN No: 199603098R

  EA License No: 16S8067

  Shahidan Yusof - R1658969