$224,000–$262,000 Per Year
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Brokerage, Contract Negotiation, Derivatives, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Executive Recruiting, Investment Services, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Negotiation Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Regulations
Top investment bank has an opening for an entrepreneurial Legal Counsel to provide business unit coverage to the Global Markets Prime Services business, with a focus on: equity derivatives, Master Confirmation Agreements and related documentation and prime brokerage matters.
Client Details
Global investment bank.
Description
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support to the Global Markets businesses, specifically focusing on equity derivatives, derivatives, synthetic prime brokerage and ISDA/MCA documentation
- Work closely with the ISDA documentation team to draft and negotiate ISDA agreements, Master Confirmation Agreements, custody agreements, total return swaps, etc.
- Stay abreast of and advise on relevant regulations and regulatory framework
- Work closely with other members of the legal team on ad-hoc projects
- Work closely with and aid in the management of outside counsel
Profile
- JD from US ABA accredited law school
- 3+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the prime services/equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferred
- US State Bar Admission
- Direct experience with equity derivatives and synthetic prime brokerage services, including negotiation of Master Confirmation Agreements
- Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives matters
- Strong understanding of ISDA framework
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
- Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business
Job Offer
- Base salary
- Cash bonus
- Excellent benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity for growth
- 401 (k)
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.
Requirements
JD, US State Bar, 2+ years of experience, ideally within an investment bank with prior big law experience, handling equity derivatives, Master Confirmation Agreements, prime brokerage legal matters.