Attorney - Capital Markets

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Attorney - Capital Markets

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact at one of the world’s leading financial institutions? Bank of America is looking for an experienced Capital Markets Attorney to join their Global Wealth and Investments Solutions group.

## Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

## Duties and Responsibilities

As an Attorney – Capital Markets, you will be responsible for providing primary legal support to Merrill’s broker-dealer sales and trading businesses for Equities and Fixed Income. Secondary legal support will also be provided to Merrill’s Equities and FICC OTC derivatives businesses. Additionally, you will be expected to:

* Advise the business on SEC, FINRA, MSRB and SRO laws, rules and regulations, with a particular focus on broker-dealer rules and regulations applicable to transactions with retail investors.
* Advise the businesses on CFTC rules and regulations and ISDA transaction documentation.
* Counsel the business on disclosure, transaction reporting and best execution matters.
* Advise the business on regulatory matters pertaining to the above.
* Participate in the review, policy and governance processes related to the above, working with business, risk and compliance partners across the organization.

## Qualifications

* A minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
* Prior experience advising . broker-dealers on sales and trading businesses is required.
* Prior in-house experience is preferred.
* Detail-oriented, strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Critical thinker and an effective communicator who can collaborate with others.
* Willingness and ability to tackle new subject matters and develop new areas of expertise.
* Team player with an ability to multitask, balance competing demands, and provide practical and actionable advice in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate and apply complex concepts clearly and effectively to practical situations.
* In-depth knowledge of . securities laws and broker-dealer rules and regulations pertaining to trading and transaction reporting.

## Salary and Benefits

Bank of America offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for this full-time position.

## Working Hours

This position is based on a 40-hour workweek and may involve up to 5% travel.

## Apply

Are you interested in joining Bank of America as an Attorney - Capital Markets? If so, please click the ‘Apply’ button above and follow the instructions to submit your application.

Bank of America is looking for an experienced Capital Markets Attorney to join their Global Wealth and Investments Solutions group. As an Attorney – Capital Markets, you will be responsible for providing primary legal support to Merrill’s broker-dealer sales and trading businesses for Equities and Fixed Income. Secondary legal support will also be provided to Merrill’s Equities and FICC OTC derivatives businesses.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with prior experience advising . broker-dealers on sales and trading businesses. Prior in-house experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, be a critical thinker and an effective communicator who can collaborate with others. They must also have the willingness and ability to tackle new subject matters and develop new areas of expertise, and be a team player with an ability to multitask, balance competing demands, and provide practical and actionable advice in a fast-paced environment. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate and apply complex concepts clearly and effectively to practical situations, are also required.

In return, Bank of America offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for this full-time position, based on a 40-hour workweek with up to 5% travel.

If you are interested in joining Bank of America as an Attorney - Capital Markets, please click the ‘Apply’ button above and follow the instructions to submit your application.

Detail-oriented, Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Collaboration, Drafting and Negotiation Skills

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Qualification and Experience A minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Prior experience advising U.S. broker-dealers on sales and trading businesses is required, Prior in-house experience is preferred

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