Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunitiesPrimary focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notesAbout Our ClientTop investment banking client.Job DescriptionMain Responsibilities:Provide legal coverage to the equities sales and trading business, with an emphasis on equity derivatives and structured equity finance transactionsDraft, review, and negotiate trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, credit support annexes (initial and variation margin), master confirmations, and related agreementsAdvise on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives transactions, including uncleared margin rules and other applicable frameworksSupport trading activity across a variety of products, including equity swaps, options, and forwardsDraft and negotiate securities financing documentation, such as MRAs and MSLAs, and contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized templatesCollaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and related functions to address legal, documentation, and risk considerationslkjThe Successful ApplicantJD from US ABA accredited law school4+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferredUS State Bar AdmissionExperience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentationExperience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivativesExperience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactionsStrong understanding of ISDA frameworkExcellent drafting and negotiating skillsAbility to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced businessWhat’s on OfferBase salaryCash bonusExcellent benefitsHybrid working modelOpportunity for growthContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN- Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN- Page ExecutiveJennifer Pettigrew Senior Partner Jennifer is a Senior Partner and Global Practice Leader for Page Executive’s Legal Practice, where she heads the U.S. In-House Attorney Recruitment Division. Based in New York, USA, she specializes in placing top legal talent in key roles such as ...Read more about Jennifer PettigrewAbout Page ExecutivePage Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company.
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Legal Counsel - Equity Derivatives in new york at Unknown Company
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