Assistant General Counel

Barclay Simpson; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in New Jersey is seeking a mid-level Attorney for the Director - Head of Legal position. The role involves handling regulatory work and providing support to an SEC-registered firm. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be admitted to the bar in New Jersey or New York. The firm offers an interesting work environment requiring in-office attendance three days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in financial services.
• Experience dealing with regulators is a plus.
• Strong exposure to financial services and SEC registered firms.

Responsibilities

• Handle regulatory work and a wide variety of agreements.
• Provide support to an SEC-registered firm.
• Collaborate with the existing team.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

Admission to the bar in New Jersey or New York

Job description

Overview

Director - Head of Legal, Co-Sec, Compliance, Financial Crime & Fraud Divisions. My client is a financial services firm looking for a mid level Attorney to join an existing team of 4.

They need an Attorney who wants to work in an interesting and fast paced environment covering a wide remit to include regulatory work, treasury and wide variety of agreements. Exposure to clearing rules would be a huge plus as would a solid background of supporting an SEC registered firm. They are hiring on adaptability and attitude as much as anything so will consider people from different backgrounds. You\'d ideally have a strong exposure to financial services and having experience of dealing with the regulator would be a big plus. They are happy to look at coming straight out of a law firm or another in house role (within financial services).

You will need to have excellent written skills and be very interested to learn. This would be one of the more junior team members but there is a lot of interesting work to go round. They are based in New Jersey and would ideally need you in the office 3 days a week. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is needed and you must be admitted to the bar in New Jersey or New York. They can\'t look at relocation or sponsorship. Please submit your resume ASAP to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Handle regulatory work, treasury matters, and a wide variety of agreements within a fast-paced environment
• Provide support to an SEC-registered firm; exposure to clearing rules is a plus
• Demonstrate adaptability and a proactive attitude; collaborate with the existing team
• Develop strong written communications and continuous learning in financial services regulation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Admitted to the bar in New Jersey or New York
• Based in New Jersey; ability to work in the office 3 days per week
• Financial services exposure; experience dealing with regulators is a plus
• No relocation or sponsorship available

Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Location: New Jersey (onsite several days per week as required)

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