Fixed Income Structured Products Attorney

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is hiring a Legal Counsel in New York to manage various operational and legal risks related to structured fixed income transactions. Candidates should have a law degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience, and be a member of the New York Bar.

The role involves providing legal support for mergers & acquisitions, analyzing transaction documents, and advising on regulatory matters. A competitive salary between $220,000 and $265,000 is offered, along with a bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience at a major bank or law firm.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Capable of completing work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on mergers & acquisitions and structured notes.
• Advise on deal-contingent hedges and related swaps.
• Manage outside counsel in various jurisdictions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Ability to learn new concepts

Understanding of financial markets

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Collaborative team player

Education

Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Member in good standing of the New York Bar

Job description

Legal counsel responsible for managing various operational and legal risks concerning structured fixed income transactions including deal contingent hedges.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Mizuho Capital Markets, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and affiliated U.S. and non-U.S. entities with respect to mergers & acquisitions, structured notes, other structured cash and derivatives products, and Fixed Income business lines concerning transactional and regulatory matters, as well as other general legal matters.
• Advise on deal-contingent hedges and related swaps.
• Analyze merger and acquisition related materials, including asset purchase agreements, NDAs, and commitment letters.
• Analyze credit agreements and other transaction documents concerning project financing transactions.
• Advise on securities law-related matters and provide dedicated coverage to existing structured note programs.
• Manage outside counsel in various jurisdictions to assess probability of successful acquisition or debt financing closings in relation to deal contingent derivatives.
• Work with relevant business teams, support functions, and U.S. and non-U.S. outside counsel to identify legal issues and solutions concerning various cash and derivatives structured transactions.
• Respond to inquiries from business units and other departments (trading/sales, market and credit risk, operations, finance and onboarding) regarding legal, credit, or operational issues arising in the transaction documents and other related documentation or with respect to specific transaction terms.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school (preferred).
• 3‑6 years of experience at a major bank or law firm.
• Member in good standing of the NewYork Bar.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Ability and desire to learn new concepts quickly.
• Understanding of financial markets and derivatives.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative team player.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Capable of completing work independently.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary ranges from $220,000.00 to $265,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

We are an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran.