Legal Counsel - Equity Derivatives

Michael Page InternationalAlbany, NY

$27,500 - $250,000 / year

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Compensation

$27,500-$250,000/year

Job Description

Top investment bank has an opening for an entrepreneurial Senior Counsel to provide business unit coverage with a focus on equity derivatives and related markets trading documentation.Client DetailsTop investment banking client.DescriptionMain Responsibilities:Provide legal coverage to the equities sales and trading business, with an emphasis on equity derivatives and structured equity finance transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, credit support annexes (initial and variation margin), master confirmations, and related agreements

Advise on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives transactions, including uncleared margin rules and other applicable frameworks

Support trading activity across a variety of products, including equity swaps, options, and forwards

Draft and negotiate securities financing documentation, such as MRAs and MSLAs, and contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized templates

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and related functions to address legal, documentation, and risk considerationslkj

ProfileJD from US ABA accredited law school4+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferredUS State Bar AdmissionExperience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation

Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives

Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions

Strong understanding of ISDA framework

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business Job OfferBase salary Cash bonus

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working model Opportunity for growth Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc. PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment. Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.

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