Global Banking Derivatives Counsel

New Haven County Bar Association; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a senior in-house attorney to provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance on fixed income derivatives, futures, clearing, and repo within Global Markets. The role includes advising on complex documentation and coordinating with business partners globally to manage legal risk.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with US CFTC/SEC rules, ISDA documentation, and regulatory investigations, and will mentor junior staff while supporting strategic

Qualifications

• Familiarity with fixed income derivatives products
• Familiarity with futures clearing, treasury clearing and FCM regulations and documentation
• Experience with US CFTC and SEC rules

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on ISDA Master Agreements and related documentation
• Advises on licensing, documentation, and transaction structuring for US and Latin America rates and FX
• Provides guidance on regulatory requirements for swap dealers, futures, and clearing activities (CFTC, NFA, SEC, FINRA)
• Supports US Treasury clearing and other fixed income clearing initiatives
• Collaborates with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Credit, and business partners globally
• Analyzes legal issues for Global Banking and Global Markets products and services
• Delivers clear, actionable legal guidance to leadership
• Drafts complex legal documents and opinions related to derivatives and capital markets
• Directs outside counsel and mentors peers

Skills

Fixed income derivatives

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

US CFTC/SEC rules

Futures clearing

Negotiation

Executive communication

Problem solving

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a senior in-house attorney to provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance on fixed income derivatives, futures, clearing, and repo within Global Markets. The role includes advising on complex documentation and coordinating with business partners globally to manage legal risk.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with US CFTC/SEC rules, ISDA documentation, and regulatory investigations, and will mentor junior staff while supporting strategic