Legal Counsel - Prime Services

New York Permanent $187,000 - $224,000 per year View Job Description
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 synthetic prime brokerage matters.
  • Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunities
  • Focus on equity derivatives and prime brokerage legal advisory

About Our Client

Global investment bank.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support to the Global Markets Prime Services businesses, specifically focusing on equity 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

The Successful Applicant

  • JD from US ABA accredited law school
  • 2+ 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

What's on Offer

  • Base salary between $175,00-$225,000
  • Cash bonus
  • Excellent benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunity for growth
  • 401 (k)
Contact
Jennifer Pettigrew
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712924

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Pettigrew
Job reference
JN-042025-6712924

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