Legal Consultant - GMSLA

We are currently on the lookout for legal consultants with strong GMSLA experience to join our ranks and support our Fortune 500 financial service client: Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate GMSLAs and related trading / collateral documents. • Support front office and operations on legal and commercial issues in securities lending. • Work with risk, compliance, and external counsel to ensure documents meet regulatory and internal standards. • Help maintain template agreements and playbooks to improve consistency and speed of negotiations. Key Requirements • Strong hands‑on experience in GMSLA negotiation and documentation (qualified or non‑qualified negotiator). • Good understanding of securities lending and collateral / margin mechanics. • Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in GMSLA,  or equivalent experience as a highly experienced GMSLA negotiator may also be considered. • Clear communicator and confident negotiator, able to work with trading and operations teams in a fast‑paced environment. Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:   This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements. Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, 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 breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about life at Axiom . World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work. Flexibility  – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals. A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements! 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 reassignment, 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. We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and em