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

3-7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Vice-President, Counsel – FX and Derivatives

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and guidance on FX and Derivatives related regulation and legislation, new markets, and new product development.
- Work closely with business managers and control functions (Compliance, Credit, Risk, Legal) to ensure understanding of the company's regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Assist with responses to regulator exams and other relevant inquiries and internal audits.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts, including ISDAs and related documentation.
- Develop documentation for new services, markets, and strategic business initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues throughout the organization and partner with colleagues in Risk, Credit, and Compliance.
- Support other legal functions and adjacent business areas within the Markets Division.
- Manage outside counsel both domestic and international, reviewing work for appropriateness, quality, and alignment to expectation.
- Maintain an understanding of global regulatory issues impacting the business through engagement with APAC and EMEA colleagues.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 3-7 years of admitted legal practice with a law firm or relevant in-house experience.
- Licensed attorney admitted to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania, or New York (subject to approval).
- Demonstrated knowledge of foreign exchange, derivatives, and other capital markets transactions.
- Mastery in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding book of work.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations in the field of foreign exchange and derivatives as well as broader regulatory and/or execution services experience.

Salary Information:
- The base salary for this position is expected to be between $113,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment.
- Base salary is determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the total compensation package.
- The compensation package may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
- The position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify the base salary and any other discretionary payment or compensation at any time.

Jul 08, 2025
Jul 03, 2025
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