Finance - Structured Finance Attorney in New York City, NY

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In-House

New York City, NY

Finance - Structured Finance Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

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Job Title: Structured Securities and/or Fund and Structured Finance Lawyer

Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with US Global Markets business colleagues to provide legal and regulatory advice regarding the offering, sale, and distribution of structured products, such as equity-linked notes and ETNs, and related hedging transactions.
- Partner with US Global Markets and Global Lending Unit business colleagues to provide legal and regulatory advice regarding bilateral and syndicated fund and structured finance facilities, such as term and revolving credit agreements and variable funding notes secured by direct or indirect interests in private funds, private companies, or loans.
- Support business teams through all stages of a transaction, from inception to execution.
- Collaborate with colleagues from the legal department and different control functions in the US and globally.
- Stay current with relevant developments to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations owed to customers and financial regulators.

Education and Experience Information:
- At least 3-5 years of prior legal experience in a similar role, either at a law firm or in-house.
- Qualified as a licensed lawyer in New York or eligible for New York In-house Counsel registration.
- Well-versed with registered securities offering filings and materials; experienced in drafting and reviewing prospectuses, pricing supplements, free writing prospectuses, marketing materials, product risk disclosures, etc.
- Experienced with exempt offerings (private placements/144A, Reg S).
- Deep knowledge of transaction-related securities law concepts under the ’33 Act and ’34 Act as well as FINRA regulations.
- Experience with OTC derivatives, funding and financing transactions, and ISDA documentation is a plus.
- Solid understanding of the Investment Advisers Act, ERISA, Investment Company Act, Commodity Exchange Act, BHCA, and Dodd-Frank (including Volcker) is a plus.
- Experience with products linked to quantitative investment strategies (QIS) is a plus.
- Well-versed with fund (NAV and hybrid) and structured finance facilities; including experience drafting and reviewing credit agreements, note purchase agreements, loan and servicing agreements, security agreements, control agreements, consent agreements, assignment agreements, participation agreements, etc.
- Deep knowledge of financing transaction-related legal concepts, as well as familiarity with fund and private company organizational documents, including transfer restrictions and change of control provisions.
- Solid understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, Bankruptcy Code, BHCA, Dodd-Frank (including Volcker), and ERISA is a plus.
- Experience with loan trading is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communicator who excels in collaborating with colleagues across different functions at all levels.
- Able to simultaneously handle multiple, complex projects and consistently meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, quick-paced environment where responsiveness and accountability are essential.
- Able to work independently and make well-reasoned legal decisions and risk judgments.
- Accustomed to partnering with business persons to achieve commercial solutions that respect applicable laws and internal policies.

Salary Information:
- New York: The salary range for this role is $176,000 to $229,000.
- The expected salary range for this role as of the date of this posting is based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location, and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.
- For benefits information, please visit the company’s US benefits website.

Additional Information:
This position is based in New York, NY, but the company is open to considering deeply experienced and self-motivated candidates from other US locations who seek opportunities to work remotely. The successful candidate will join a team of highly experienced attorneys who cover various equities/fixed income sales and trading desks that structure and transact in a broad range of products across asset classes. The company is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager, operating through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management, and the Investment Bank. The company has a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

May 18, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
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