The Derivatives team of the Capital Markets group in the New York office is seeking to hire junior to mid-level associates. Ideal junior associate (class of 2025/2024) will have capital markets experience with exposure to derivatives but will also consider a transactional associate with an interest in derivatives. Ideal mid-level associate (class of [redacted]) will have 3-5 years' experience in derivatives, preferably equity derivatives. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience preferred. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $365,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.
*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.
