Corporate - General Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in New York City, NY

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Associate General Counsel The candidate will act as a key resource and primary point of contact for business teams in need of legal assistance. Prepare, review and draft various agreements, including customer agreements, vendor agreements and non-disclosure agreements. Handle legal work for complex agreements and other strategic transactions. Prepare corporate governance documents including preparing resolutions and internal policies. Consult in preparation of patent applications. Ensure timely and accurate processing of regulatory and corporate filings. Conduct timely reviews of contract and others legal documents, advise business teams of appropriate legal processes. Work with internal and external resources to protect firm’s intellectual property. Participate in special projects to implement industry initiatives impacting trading and other business. Liaise with FINRA and the SEC and other regulators on exchange, broker-dealer and other regulatory matters. Handling employment matters, updating of relevant policies and procedures. Research relevant legal and regulatory changes within equity market structure. Support legal projects appropriately in a confidential and sensitive manner. Provide legal guidance on Reg SCI compliance. Should have 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in large law firm or in-house legal department. Experience and subject matter expertise related to corporate law matters, litigation matters and overall legal matters relevant to firm’s business is essential. Should have Law degree (JD) from accredited law school. NY Bar membership required.

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