Attorney, Sales and Trading

Cantor Fitzgerald; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities is seeking an experienced Attorney to join the Sales and Trading legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex trading and financing agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The role collaborates with trading, treasury, compliance, and risk management teams to support transactions, mitigate risk, and maintain high standards of documentation and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in finance or investments.
• Experience negotiating derivatives, securities financing, and trading agreements.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation and related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate trading and financing agreements such as ISDA Master and Master Repurchase Agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on trading, financing, and treasury transactions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.

Skills

Negotiation

ISDA documentation

Regulatory compliance

Financing transactions

Contract drafting

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Attorney to join our Sales and Trading team at Cantor Fitzgerald Securities. In this role, you will be an integral part of our legal team, providing expert advice and support to our trading, treasury, and business operations. Your primary focus will be on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex trading and financing agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team, offering a fast-paced environment and the chance to make a real impact on our business.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of trading and financing agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, and Master Repurchase Agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on trading, financing, and treasury transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, offering practical solutions.
• Support transaction execution by advising on contractual rights and obligations, and managing risk considerations.
• Assist in developing and enhancing legal documentation standards, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, staying updated on industry trends and advising stakeholders accordingly.
• Collaborate with trading, treasury, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure a seamless and compliant business operation.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives, contributing legal expertise and insights.
• Maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with business and control functions.
• Stay organized and manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of legal services.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained at a leading law firm or a major financial institution.
• Strong experience in negotiating and documenting derivatives, securities financing, and trading-related transactions.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation and industry-standard trading and financing agreements is essential.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with business and control functions.
• Experience advising broker-dealers, investment banks, or financial services firms is an advantage.
• Knowledge of securities, derivatives, financing, and treasury-related products and transactions is preferred.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.