Description:

Legal Overview
We 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.

Responsibilities:

Leading and providing strategic, hands-on advice on complex commercial litigation.
Managing external counsel and coordinating with internal teams.
Advising business and control groups within the firm on commercial issues and reputational risk.
Cyber privacy experience preferred

Qualifications:

Lawyer with 6+ years' experience at a leading law firm, financial services in-house position, or a relevant government/regulatory agency.
Commercial Litigation experience required.
Significant experience in the financial services industry.
Excellent interpersonal and client skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationship with relevant business and control groups within the firm; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and simply, and to present clear choices.
Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced high-pressure environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks.
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous matters under deadlines.
Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
Experience handling derivative or class action litigations and/or responding to parallel regulatory inquiries preferred.