Description:

A Financial Services Company is looking for an experienced attorney to join the Legal Department to provide legal and regulatory advice with respect to structured note issuances, treasury products, equity derivatives activities, proprietary indices, financial engineering matters, as well as repo and securities lending activities within the Corporate and Investment Banking division. The attorney will join a 25-person legal department.

The salary range for this position will be between $250,000 - $285,000. A Financial Services Company is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. A Financial Services Company also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.

He/she/they will be responsible for providing advice and guidance for a variety of structured transactions. The primary areas of responsibility will be:

drafting, reviewing and advising on program and issuance documentation for structured note offerings, proprietary indices, repurchase transactions, securities lending transactions and equity derivatives transactions; advising on other treasury products and other financial engineering / global securities financing matters as needed;
working with the business team and support functions on transaction structuring and new product development;
work with legal colleagues in both New York and Paris to assist with or coordinate multi-jurisdictional, cross-border legal documentation and due diligence;
taking all necessary steps to ensure a proper understanding of legal risks incurred by the structured equities team and the Global Securities Finance team and providing appropriate solutions in order to control and reduce legal risks;
coordinating with the Head Office and other locations to promote transparency and consistency in approach;
providing legal analysis on new products and contributions for the New Product Committee, as necessary;
instructing and managing external counsel and legal fees.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

JD or LLM degree.
6+ years of relevant work experience at a law firm or financial institution
Effective verbal and interpersonal skills.
Skillful written communication, including the ability to convey thoughts clearly and succinctly and to communicate pertinent, complex information in a clear and organized manner.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities, working under pressure to meet deadlines, and the ability to respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while understanding when to involve other team members as needed and to work effectively in a team environment.
Qualified candidates must be admitted to the bar of the State of New York as an active member in good standing or registered (or qualified to register) as in-house counsel under the Rules of the Court of Appeals of the State of New York. NY bar candidates may also be considered.