Legal Counsel – Equity Derivatives

Job Description

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• Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunities

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• Primary focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes

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nAbout Our Clientn

Top investment banking client.

nJob DescriptionnMain Responsibilities:n

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• Provide legal coverage to the equities sales and trading business, with an emphasis on equity derivatives and structured equity finance transactions

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

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• Advise on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives transactions, including uncleared margin rules and other applicable frameworks

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• Support trading activity across a variety of products, including equity swaps, options, and forwards

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• Draft and negotiate securities financing documentation, such as MRAs and MSLAs, and contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized templates

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• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and related functions to address legal, documentation, and risk considerations

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nThe Successful Applicantn

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• JD from US ABA accredited law school

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• 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

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• US State Bar Admission

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• Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation

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• Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives

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• Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions

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• Strong understanding of ISDA framework

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• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

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• Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

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nWhat's on Offern

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• Base salary

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• Cash bonus

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• Excellent benefits

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• Hybrid working model

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• Opportunity for growth

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