Legal Counsel - Equity Derivatives

New York, New York Permanent USD27,500 - USD250,000 per year View Job Description
Top investment bank has an opening for an entrepreneurial Senior Counsel to provide business unit coverage with a focus on equity derivatives and related markets trading documentation.
  • Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunities
  • Primary focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes

About Our Client

Top investment banking client.

Job Description

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