Director, Legal Counsel - Equity Finance

Investment bank with hybrid 3 day in office scheduleLegal point person for broad range of equity finance mattersAbout Our ClientInvestment bank.Job DescriptionProvide legal support to business units with respect to equity sales and trading platform, focusing on equity finance (margin lending, equity repo, securities lending, delta-one swaps)Support LP fund financing, full-recourse margin lending, equity repo, securities lending and delta-one equity swapsProvide legal guidance on margin lending regulations, FINRA, Reg T, and Reg U complianceProvide guidance on Dodd-Frank and rules applicable to Security-Based Swaps and Security-Based Swap DealersDraft and negotiate credit agreements, loan agreements and related fund financing and margin lending documentationDraft and negotiate securities financing documentation, including MRAs and MSLAs and equity swap MCAs; maintain and enhance standard documentation templatesPartner closely with Credit, Market Risk, Collateral Management, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to address legal, operational and risk mattersThe Successful ApplicantJD from US law schoolAdmission to NY State Bar8-10+ years practicing law, ideally a combination of top AmLaw 100 firm and in-house within a financial services institution, providing support to equity finance businessMust have strong margin lending, equity repo and delta-one experienceStrong experience with and understanding of securities regulations, including Dodd-Frank, Reg T, Reg UAbility to serve as a trusted business partner to internal clientsWhat’s on OfferCompetitive base salaryBonusHybrid work schedule with 3 days in NYC office per weekComprehensive benefits planOpportunity for growthContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN-052026-7025716Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN-052026-7025716Page 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.