Director, Legal Counsel - Equity Finance

Michael Page International

New York, New York
30+ days ago

$27,500–$250,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

4+ 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 preferred. Draft, review, and negotiate trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, credit support annexes (initial and variation margin), master confirmations, and related agreements.

Numbers & Facts

Location	New York, New York
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$27,500–$250,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Investment Banking Legal Counsel

Top investment banking client.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide legal coverage to the equities sales and trading business, with an emphasis on equity derivatives and structured equity finance transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, credit support annexes (initial and variation margin), master confirmations, and related agreements
Advise on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives transactions, including uncleared margin rules and other applicable frameworks
Support trading activity across a variety of products, including equity swaps, options, and forwards
Draft and negotiate securities financing documentation, such as MRAs and MSLAs, and contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized templates
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and related functions to address legal, documentation, and risk considerations
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Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc. PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment. Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.

The Successful Applicant:

JD from US ABA accredited law school
4+ 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 preferred
US State Bar Admission
Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation
Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives
Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions
Strong understanding of ISDA framework
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

What's on Offer:

Base salary
Cash bonus
Excellent benefits
Hybrid working model
Opportunity for growth

Contact Jennifer Pettigrew Quote job ref JN-052026-7025716

Job summary:

Sector: Legal

Sub Sector: Attorney - In-house

Industry: Financial Services

Location: New York

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Jennifer Pettigrew

Job Reference: JN-052026-7025716

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.