Fixed Income Structured Products Attorney

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

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. seeks a legal counsel in New York to manage operational and legal risks around structured fixed income transactions, including deal contingent hedges.

You will advise on regulatory matters and collaborate with capital markets, securities and derivatives teams. The role offers a hybrid work setup with varying in-office needs, a base salary in a broad range, and a discretionary bonus along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from a US-accredited school.
• New York Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Mizuho Capital Markets, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and affiliated U.S. and non-US entities with respect to mergers & acquisitions, structured notes and other structured cash and derivatives products and Fixed Income business lines concerning transactional and regulatory 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 laws-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 the relevant business teams, support functions and US and non-US outside counsel to identify legal issues and solutions concerning various cash and derivatives structured transactions.
• Respond to inquiries from business units and other departments regarding legal, credit or operational issues arising in the transaction documents and other related documentation or with respect to specific transaction terms; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial markets

Derivatives

Communication skills

Legal risk assessment

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (US)

Job description

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

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide legal support to Mizuho Capital Markets, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and affiliated U.S. and non-US entities with respect to mergers & acquisitions, structured notes and 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 laws-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 the relevant business teams, support functions and US and non-US 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school in the United States preferred
• 3‑6 years experience at major bank or law firm
• Member in good standing of the New York 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. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other Requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.