Director, Managing Counsel - Equity Derivatives

Page Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director, Managing Counsel to join their legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advise on equity derivatives and structured notes, providing legal support to business leaders while navigating the complexities of securities laws. With a hybrid working model and a focus on long-term growth, this position promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact the bank's success. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Base Salary

Cash Bonus

Equity

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

Opportunity for Growth

401(k)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equity derivatives at a major investment bank.
• Strong understanding of ISDA framework and securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on equity derivatives and structured notes.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to OTC equity derivatives.

Skills

Securities Law

Equity Derivatives

Structured Notes

Negotiation Skills

Drafting Agreements

Regulatory Framework

Education

JD from US ABA accredited law school

Job description

• Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunities
• Opportunity to own equity derivatives legal as bank grows

About Our Client

Top investment banking client.

Job Description

The Director, Managing Counsel will be a key member of the investment bank's legal team with a focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes, with room to expand into other areas.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to business leaders within US Global Equities and Global Investment Banking, focused on the structuring of transactions, securities laws and regulatory framework.
• Provide legal support to the structured notes program, advising on all new products, marketing materials, distribution channels, etc.
• Provide legal advice to the equities business on issuer call spreads, ASRs, ATM Forwards, 10b5-1/10b-18 plans, structured margin loans.
• Provide legal advice to derivatives and trading businesses on OTC equity derivatives transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate all agreements, including: OTC equity derivative confirmations, distribution and marketing agreements for structured notes, listed options execution agreements, etc.
• Advise the business on securities law regulatory matters ('33 Act, '34 Act) as they relate to the structuring of transactions.

The Successful Applicant

• JD from US ABA accredited law school
• 7+ years of experience gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of a major investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 50 firm highly preferred
• US State Bar Admission
• Must be solutions oriented with a securities law mindset when it comes to advising on the structuring of transactions
• Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation
• Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives
• Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions
• Strong understanding of ISDA framework
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
• Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

What's on Offer

• Base salary
• Cash bonus
• Equity
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for growth
• 401 (k)