Attorney- Equities

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This role will broadly support the Institutional Sales and Trading function for Equities within Global Markets and International, including but not limited to negotiating and documenting agreements with customers, clients, providers, vendors, venues, and peers, primarily involving the equities markets globally but may include other institutional products and services, advise on corporate, commercial, intellectual property, securities and banking law matters relating to the equities platform, participate in corporate governance routines, and assist business associates and other control functions covering institutional clients.

Assisting in providing contractual and other general legal support to the Sales and Trading function, primarily for Equities, and Advisory Sales, with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating agreements involving: Sales, Execution, Secondary Trading, Information Provision, Index and other licensing, and ETF Authorized Participant matters, with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating client-facing trading and onboarding documentation, data provision, technology/IP licensing, market access agreements; commission management/soft dollar agreements; clearing agreements; as well as other financial services technology agreements.

• Coordinating with front line units and legal partners for similar or related products and services in Global Markets and International.
• Coordinating and responding to queries from the business and other administrative and control functions on legal matters relating to or arising out of Sales and Trading functions for Global Markets and International.
• Coordinating and responding to Requests for Information/ Due Diligence Questionnaires received from clients and counterparties.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a documentation library for various forms, as well as retaining and indexing negotiation-related documents.
• Along with Compliance, providing guidance on the interpretation and implementation of laws, rules and regulations and Firm policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Identifying changes and impacts in regulations or market developments and updating the business and other functions.
• Engaging and managing outside counsel, as necessary
• Liaising with the litigation and regulatory investigations team as needed to address investigations, disputes and litigation matters.
• Sharing and assisting in the management of know-how with other members of the global legal team in all other regions (US, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific).
• Developing a relationship with the local lines of business as a trusted strategic partner to the business.
• Providing sophisticated and practical advice to the business.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the analysis of complex legal issues and implications on matters of significant impact to Equity businesses. Provides advice on new or existing products or services. Coordinates the work of outside legal counsel on related projects. Supervises activities of other legal department staff, including other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Individuals in this position typically have eight or more years of experience since admission to the Bar.

Skills:
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Advisory
• Legal Drafting and Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Compliance
• Issue Management
• Decision Making
• Influence
• Legal Structures and Legal Forms
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with an internationally known law firm (or in house at an investment bank or similar financial services provider) with significant experience advising on commercial agreements, licensing, intellectual property and/or regulatory matters involving corporate, securities and banking law matters, with an emphasis on secondary trading markets.
• At least a basic understanding of U.S. equities market structure, with an emphasis on electronic trading and market access arrangements, as well as commission management services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - needs to be able to communicate effectively with senior management, business associates involved in sales and trading, and support colleagues.
• Sound judgment - needs to be able to measure risk/reward in a practical yet sound manner
• NY Bar
• Juris Doctor

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in the above referenced practice area.
• Knowledge of derivatives products and related documentation a plus.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly with clients, with at least a basic knowledge of US securities laws, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Education Requirement: Juris Doctor

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