Description:
LegalWe work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you're an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.
Role Overview:
A Leading Global Investment Banking, Securities and Investment Management Company FICC Legal is looking for an attorney to provide legal coverage related to the trading and documentation of OTC derivatives, hedging transactions and structured financings. Additional responsibilities will include analysis of regulations and related advocacy including working with industry groups on global regulatory changes affecting derivatives and other fixed income products. The attorney would be part of the global FICC Legal team which is part of the broader Global Banking & Markets Legal team and provides ongoing support on behalf of all of the trading, capital raising and other activities of A Leading Global Investment Banking, Securities and Investment Management Company' Global Banking & Markets franchise.
Responsibilities:
- Legal Strategy and Documentation – Develop legal strategy and standards related to the documentation and execution of (i) OTC swap transactions, with a focus on foreign exchange and interest rate transactions and (ii) financing transactions.
- Documentation Reviews – Assist with (i) developing standard ISDA and other trading documentation language and addressing questions that arise under such documentation and (ii) reviewing M&A and financing documents for structure OTC swap transactions related to such documents and to assess the treatment of swaps under such documents.
- Regulatory Analysis and Compliance – Help analyze new and proposed rules and ensure that any derivative trades are in compliance with regulatory and capital rules
- Participation in Industry Groups – Attend industry group meetings and calls and participate in other advocacy efforts as appropriate
Qualifications:
- J.D. from a leading law school and NY bar membership in good standing
- At least 4 years related legal experience post-JD in a law firm, fund, asset management firm or investment bank
- Strong substantive knowledge of and significant experience in derivatives, financing and regulatory matters
- High level of initiative, integrity, organizational and commercial instincts
- Ability to identify issues, articulate legal arguments and present to senior stakeholders
- Diligent, hard-working and poised under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
