Finance - Structured Finance Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Finance - Structured Finance Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

4-4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Senior Counsel - Commodities

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services, advice, and counsel to the commodities trading business of the company and its affiliates. The primary duties include:

- Leading or participating in the provision of regulatory, structuring, documentation, and transactional support related to physical and financial commodities products.
- Offering legal advice and counsel to the commodities business, including sales, trading, credit, compliance, and operations functions.
- Reviewing and analyzing moderately complex challenges for the commodities business that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Managing highly complex matters of legal significance to the commodities business and developing and rendering opinions, consulting with, and advising clients on legal and regulatory matters.
- Providing guidance to the commodities business on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the company, probability of loss, and developing cost-effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Drafting complex legal documents, reviewing, and negotiating documents prepared by outside counsel.
- Independently resolving moderately complex legal issues and leading the team to meet deliverables.
- Identifying and analyzing complex legal issues, developing conclusions, and making recommendations for issue resolution.
- Developing the overall legal coverage strategy and philosophy of support for the commodities business.
- Educating, training, and supervising less experienced attorneys within the legal department.
- Collaborating with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
- Leading projects, teams, or serving as a mentor for less experienced staff.
- Working directly with commodities business clients and developing an in-depth understanding of commodities business activities and products.
- Partnering with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs.

Education and Experience Information:
- Required Qualifications: 4+ years of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education. Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.
- Desired Qualifications: 3+ years of significant experience in representing clients with respect to commodities and derivatives transactions, including experience with physically settled crude oil and refined products, natural gas, metals, and commodity-linked financing structures. Significant knowledge and experience with . laws, rules, and regulations relevant to commodities and derivatives transactions, including product and banking laws (the Dodd-Frank Act, the Bank Holding Company Act, the Gramm Leach Bliley Financial Modernization Act, and Sections 23A and B of the Federal Reserve Act, Natural Gas Act, NGPA, etc.); bankruptcy laws (including netting laws); laws relating to secured transactions and creditors’ rights. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership. Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Salary Information:
The base pay range for this position is from $120, to $287,. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits:
The company provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additional Information:
Employees support the focus on building strong customer relationships, balanced with a strong risk-mitigating and compliance-driven culture, which establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of the customers and company. They are accountable for the execution of all applicable risk programs, including Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, and Regulatory Compliance, effectively following and adhering to applicable company policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is an emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, and making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.