Legal Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Legal Associate

Work location: New York NY 10020

·         Legal Associate

·         Want someone from a financial institution

·         Law degree

·         1-2 years experience

·         A recent law graduate is fine.  

·         Will work with Repo agreements, Hedge funds, Asset Managers

·         Will follow documented guidelines and box templates.

·         6 months 

·         Could go RTH

·         5 days a week while in training

·         Eventually 3 days Hybrid.

·         2 interviews

·         1st in person

·         2nd onsite

Job Description:

Legal Associate (Capital Markets Documentation)

·         We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Associate to support the review, negotiation, and management of trading and confidentiality agreements for our institutional markets businesses. Responsibilities include assisting with repurchase agreements (MRAs/GMRAs), Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs), NDAs, account onboarding documentation, and related legal requests. The role will work closely with legal, business, operations, compliance, and risk teams to support client onboarding, regulatory initiatives, and documentation projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in financial services, capital markets, contracts, or legal documentation is preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional seeking exposure to fixed income, securities financing, and institutional trading products.

Skills Required:

·         J.D. or Bachelors degree with relevant legal or financial services experience

·         Strong drafting, problem-solving, and project management skills

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems

·         Interest in capital markets and financial products