Legal Counsel

Investment bank with hybrid working scheduleOpportunity for growth and exposure to variety of productsAbout Our ClientInvestment bank.Job DescriptionServe as legal point person, providing transactional and advisory support to fixed income sales and trading desksAdvise on deal-contingent hedging strategies and related swap transactionsReview and analyze M&A documentation, including asset purchase agreements, NDAs, and commitment lettersEvaluate credit agreements and transaction documents for project finance dealsCounsel on securities law matters and support ongoing structured note programsManage global outside counsel to assess execution risk and closing probability for acquisition and financing transactions tied to derivativesPartner with business, risk, and external stakeholders to identify and resolve legal issues in structured cash and derivatives transactionsRespond to cross-functional inquiries (trading, sales, risk, operations, finance, on-boarding) on legal, credit, and documentation mattersSupport ad hoc legal initiatives and special projects as neededThe Successful ApplicantJD from US law schoolNY State Bar Admission3-5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney advising on structured products transactions, derivatives, regulatory matters gained at an AmLaw 100 firm and/or in-house at a financial services companyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsTeam player with willingness to take initiativeWhat’s on OfferCompetitive base salary between $250,000-$300,000BonusOpportunity for growthWork/life balanceHybrid roleContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN- Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN- Page ExecutiveJennifer Pettigrew Senior Partner Jennifer is a Senior Partner and Global Practice Leader for Page Executive’s Legal Practice, where she heads the U.S. In-House Attorney Recruitment Division. Based in New York, USA, she specializes in placing top legal talent in key roles such as ...Read more about Jennifer PettigrewAbout Page ExecutivePage Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.