Corporate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Corporate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain key documentation associated with investment banking and capital markets transactions, including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, marketing and disclosure documents, and disclaimers.
- Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across a wide range of coverage areas.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and contract management systems.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the company to deliver timely, practical legal guidance.
- Support senior legal team on transactional and restructuring matters, which may include assistance with Chapter 11 filings, disclosures, and court documents.

Education and Experience Information:
- At least 2 years of work experience with a national law firm in a transactional law practice.
- . from an accredited law school.
- Admitted and in good standing in at least one . jurisdiction.
- Exposure to sophisticated M&A, capital markets, and/or generalist practice, ideally with rotation through two or more practice areas.

Salary Information:
- Annual base salary between $175,000 - $190,000.
- The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

Additional Information:
- The role offers broad exposure to transactional work, real-time client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside subject matter experts on sophisticated financial transactions.
- The legal department provides hands-on legal training and mentoring, with opportunities to develop unique legal and analytical skills across a wide variety of transactions and strategic situations.
- Preferred qualifications include knowledge of the financial services industry, awareness of laws and regulatory requirements impacting broker-dealers, effective process management abilities, and the ability to enhance technical skills through hands-on experience and research.
- The position requires a highly motivated, critical thinker who is proactive, innovative, and creative, with excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- The work location is currently expected to be in the New York office at least 4 days per week.

About the Company:

Please note that the company does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications and considers any resume or application unsolicited if received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with the company.