Legal Counsel - Fixed Income

Michael Page InternationalNew York, NY

$25,000 - $265,000 / year

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Remote

On-site

Compensation

$25,000-$265,000/year

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will join the Global Markets legal team of a growing investment bank and will be responsible for providing primary legal support to the structured products fixed income sales and trading desks.Client DetailsGlobal investment bank with growing legal team.DescriptionServe as legal point person, providing transactional and advisory support to fixed income sales and trading desks

Advise on deal-contingent hedging strategies and related swap transactions

Review and analyze M&A documentation, including asset purchase agreements, NDAs, and commitment letters

Evaluate credit agreements and transaction documents for project finance deals

Counsel on securities law matters and support ongoing structured note programs

Manage global outside counsel to assess execution risk and closing probability for acquisition and financing transactions tied to derivatives

Partner with business, risk, and external stakeholders to identify and resolve legal issues in structured cash and derivatives transactions

Respond to cross-functional inquiries (trading, sales, risk, operations, finance, on-boarding) on legal, credit, and documentation matters

Support ad hoc legal initiatives and special projects as needed ProfileJD from ABA accredited law school

Admission to NY State Bar4+ years of experience gained at a top law firm working with structured products, OR gained in-house providing legal transaction and advisory support to investment bank's fixed income sales and trading desk Strong understanding of derivatives and fixed income structured products Strong knowledge of a wide range of financial products, having advised on new product launches within the investment banking space

Experience advising senior stakeholders within and investment bank

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

Strong understanding of regulatory laws and compliance matters relating to sales and trading businesses

Team player

Job OfferHybrid role in New York City office

Competitive base salary

Cash bonus

Growth opportunities 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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