Opportunity Details

The Director, Senior Counsel position at the client's Global Markets legal team in New York City is a key role within a growing investment bank. The successful candidate will provide primary legal support to the fixed income sales and trading desks, overseeing legal matters related to fixed income transactions and regulatory compliance. This individual will work closely with traders, sales teams, and origination teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while also engaging with internal risk, compliance, and regulatory teams to manage legal risks.

The ideal candidate for this role is a lawyer with 10+ years of experience in US capital markets transactions and regulatory matters, gained from a large law firm and/or financial institution. Requirements include a JD from a US ABA accredited law school, admission to the NY State Bar, and strong expertise in fixed income sales and trading. Experience with fixed income origination, including municipal securities, is a plus. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading floor environment with complex financial products, possess strong analytical and decision-making skills, and have experience advising senior stakeholders within an investment bank.

This position offers a competitive base salary, cash bonus, equity, and growth opportunities within the client's legal team. The Director, Senior Counsel will report directly to the Head of US Legal for the investment bank and play a crucial role in providing legal guidance on complex financial products traded within the Global Markets business. The role also involves staying current on fixed income regulations and market developments, supporting other legal matters as required, and working in a dynamic trading floor environment.