Director, Legal Counsel - Equity Finance
page executiveBrooklyn (NY)
Director, Legal Counsel - Equity Finance
Posted today
page executiveBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will provide comprehensive legal coverage for the equities sales and trading desk, focusing on equity derivatives and structured equity finance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk, negotiate key trading and securities financing documentation, and advise on regulatory requirements. The position offers growth within a leading investment bank and a hybrid work arrangement. You will leverage deep derivatives knowledge to support fast-paced trading and template development that scales with the business. Compensation / Benefits base salary cash bonus excellent benefits hybrid working model opportunity for growth
Responsibilities:
Provide legal coverage for equities sales and trading, focusing on equity derivatives and structured equity finance Draft, review, and negotiate trading documents (ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, master confirmations) and related agreements Advise on regulatory requirements affecting derivatives (uncleared margin rules, etc.) Support trading across products (equity swaps, options, forwards) Draft and negotiate securities financing documents (MRAs, MSLAs) and develop standardized templates Collaborate with Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and other functions on legal, documentation, and risk matters
Key requirements:
US ABA-accredited JD and admission to a US State Bar 4+ years of experience, preferably in-house supporting equity derivatives; AmLaw 100 experience preferred Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on equity derivatives and structured notes documentation Strong understanding of securities laws ("33 Act", "34 Act") related to equity derivatives Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes Strong understanding of ISDA framework Excellent drafting and negotiating skills Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment excellent drafting and negotiating abilities ability to simplify complex legal advice for non-lawyers collaboration and cross-functional communication ISDA framework margin rules and regulatory compliance for derivatives securities financing documentation (MRAs, MSLAs)
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