Closing Date: 15th August, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Capital Markets Legal Team. We are looking for an individual who can work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and collegial team environment. This attorney will support the Global Capital Markets (GCM) business line (including the Debt Capital Markets Group and other related business teams), will be responsible for a variety of transactions and related regulatory matters. Preferred candidates will have 5-8 years of corporate finance experience, with demonstrated recent experience providing guidance in some or all of the following areas: investment grade and high yield debt securities origination and secondary trading, securities laws and related SEC and FINRA Rules, repurchase and securities lending transactions, and private placements.

Successful candidates for positions in the U.S. Bank Law Division consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They build trusting relationships that allow the business to make well-informed decisions. Meaningful collaboration and investment in the development of the Law Division are expected from successful candidates.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders who originate and underwrite public and private debt securities issuances (investment grade and high yield debt)
Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation on a wide variety of capital markets transactions including public offerings, 144A/Reg S transactions, private placements and liability management transactions
Work closely with the front office to support the real-time execution of capital markets transactions
Advise business units and other support partners (Compliance, Risk Management, etc.) regarding securities laws and regulations, SEC/FINRA Rules and related risks
Stay abreast of relevant market, legal and regulatory developments
Assist in training business units regarding legal risks and regulatory changes, including advising on regulatory change projects relating to securities sales and trading
Become familiar with relevant U.S. Bank policies and procedures, ranging from AML/KYC matters to onboarding foreign investors
Work closely with business lines and support partners to ensure continuous compliance with laws, regulations and policies

Additional Responsibilities May Include

Advise on secondary market trading matters
Negotiate securities trading agreements, including securities lending and repurchase agreements
Review debt private placements engagement letters and related documentation
Participate in trade group working groups on relevant matters

Basic Qualifications:
Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Five to eight years of relevant experience
Thorough and current knowledge of laws and regulations impacting the subject matter and/or business line supported by the attorney
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Strong commitment to client service