Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel

Michael Page International

New York, New York
1 day ago

$250,000–$300,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

The successful candidate will advise on complex products and strategic initiatives involving collateral optimization, liquidity solutions, and evolving regulatory requirements, while also supporting the development of innovative technologies such as digital assets, tokenization, distributed ledger applications, and AI-enabled business processes. This role provides legal support across a broad range of market infrastructure and financing activities, including central clearing, collateral management, securities finance, custody, and settlement services.

Numbers & Facts

Location	New York, New York
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$250,000–$300,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Legal Support Role

This role provides legal support across a broad range of market infrastructure and financing activities, including central clearing, collateral management, securities finance, custody, and settlement services. The successful candidate will advise on complex products and strategic initiatives involving collateral optimization, liquidity solutions, and evolving regulatory requirements, while also supporting the development of innovative technologies such as digital assets, tokenization, distributed ledger applications, and AI-enabled business processes. The position offers significant exposure to high-profile projects that are shaping the future of financial markets and global market infrastructure.

Provide legal and regulatory advice across clearing, collateral management, custody, and related market infrastructure activities
Support strategic business initiatives, product development efforts, and regulatory change projects
Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial and market-facing documentation
Advise on central clearing, collateral arrangements, segregation structures, and securities financing transactions
Partner with stakeholders across legal, compliance, credit risk, operations, technology, and business management functions
Support new product development and business expansion initiatives
Monitor legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting market infrastructure and collateral markets
Participate in industry working groups and external engagement efforts where appropriate
Help develop scalable legal support models within a fast-paced and evolving business environment

The Successful Applicant

Juris Doctor and admission to practice in New York
Approximately 10+ years of legal experience gained within a leading law firm and/or financial institution
Experience supporting collateral management, securities finance, custody, clearing, or related capital markets businesses
Familiarity with industry-standard documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, MRA, MSLA, security agreements, and account control agreements
Working knowledge of securities laws, broker-dealer regulations, UCC Article 8, and related market infrastructure frameworks
Experience advising on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and product development initiatives
Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a dynamic environment
Interest in emerging technologies, digital assets, and innovation within financial markets
Collaborative leadership style with strong business judgment and communication skills

What's on Offer

Salary of $250,000 to $300,000.
Bonus.
Equity.

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.