ED, Fixed Income and Securitization Attorney

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Commission earnings and discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading financial institution in New York is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to support legal coverage for securitization and secured lending. This position involves advising on transactions, analyzing legal risks, and collaborating with internal and external teams. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in securitizations or structured finance, strong knowledge of securities laws, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $165,000 to $275,000, alongside other incentive compensation.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience as a practicing attorney in securitizations or structured finance.
• Strong understanding of applicable securities laws.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate risks from legal and regulatory perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Advise on securitization transactions across various asset classes.
• Provide legal advice to interdisciplinary teams on risk and compliance matters.
• Assist sales and trading professionals with public/private information issues.

Skills

Experience in securitizations

Strategic analysis and risk evaluation

Knowledge of banking and securities regulations

Job description

In-House Legal Coverage Position for Fixed Income Sales & Trading/Securitization and Secured Lending Coverage Attorney. Morgan Stanley is seeking an in-house attorney to support senior legal coverage to the securitization and secured lending businesses within its Fixed Income Division’s securitized products group (SPG) and its Securitized Capital Markets Group (SPCM). Coverage would be for SPG and SPCM’s new issue securitization businesses and related secondary sales and trading activities, spanning SPG’s securitized asset classes (CLOs, CMBS, RMBS, ABS), underwriting activity for third‑party issuers, and maintenance of the Morgan Stanley shelf registration statement.

Responsibilities

• Advising on securitization transactions across SPG’s asset classes, working closely with outside counsel and internal legal and compliance professionals.
• Analyzing and providing legal advice to a cross‑functional team of bankers, underwriting teams and syndicate members, plus operations, accounting, and other support areas, including risk retention and execution issues.
• Providing advice to sales and trading professionals regarding secondary market SPG trading issues, such as public/private information matters and the whole‑loan trading of residential mortgages.
• Advising the business on legal matters relating to governance, compliance with relevant securities and banking laws and regulations, and operations, including firm policies and procedures, products and services, and disclosures related to individual deals and ongoing initiatives.
• Advising on a variety of cross‑divisional initiatives, primarily involving Wealth and Investment Management.

Qualifications

• 6‑8 years of experience as a practicing attorney in securitizations (registered, 144A/Reg S and private) or structured finance, with a strong understanding of applicable securities laws.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects; ability to think strategically and analyze and evaluate potential risks and mitigation alternatives from a legal, regulatory and franchise perspective.
• Experience with banking and securities regulations, including familiarity with Reg AB II, U.S. and European risk retention regulations and applicable Basel capital rules.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $275,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and other short‑ and long‑term incentive packages.

Benefits

Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, commissions, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and other benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo