Our client, a company in the financial sector, is seeking a temporary attorney (hybrid or remote, NYC office) on an approximate 6 month basis, who will work within its Legal Department and report to the Head of Capital Markets.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders who originate and underwrite public and private debt capital markets securities issuances (investment grade debt and high yield debt).
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation for a wide variety of capital markets transactions including public offerings, private placements, and liability management transactions.
• Working closely with the front office to support the real-time execution of capital markets transactions.
• Identifying and advising on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues relating to capital markets.
Other responsibilities include:
• Preparing and maintaining form documentation for capital markets transactions including engagement letters, purchase agreements, etc.
• Collaborating with other members of the Americas Division Legal Department to ensure a consistent approach to institutional issues.
• Collaborating with colleagues in other functions including compliance, transaction management, risk, planning, and others to review policies, practices, and consider new initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice and support relating to DCM origination.
• Provide legal advice and support relating to Leveraged Finance capital markets.
• Review, negotiate, and draft purchase agreements, engagement letters, commitment letters, fee letters, term sheets, NDAs, and other transaction documents.
• Identify U.S. and cross-border legal, regulatory, and market issues affecting the DCM and LevFin business, including compliance with SEC and FINRA rules.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate legal advice.
• Work closely with outside counsel and manage the law firm relationships and legal costs.
• Maintain and update form documents for the capital markets businesses.
• Collaborate and coordinate with attorneys in Legal and other internal partners to ensure adherence to institutional standards and policies. Escalate material issues and developments to senior attorneys and members of management.
• Provide additional legal support for Equity Capital Markets and M&A Advisory businesses from time to time.
• Contribute to industry initiatives through SIFMA and other trade organizations.
Qualifications:
• Admission to the New York bar (or clear qualification of eligibility for waiving in from another jurisdiction with which New York has reciprocity) and a member of good standing of such bar.
• 5+ years minimum experience in capital markets at a law firm and in-house legal department. Prior experience advising or working in a financial services institution is preferred.
• Excellent legal and analytical skills and expertise in capital markets transactions.
• Significant experience in DCM/Investment Grade securities is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, operate comfortably in a fast-paced, demanding environment, and manage a significant workload with minimal supervision.
• Proven skills in legal and regulatory risk management. Ability to see past the question and understand the bigger picture. Ability to balance competing demands and protect institutional interests. Ability to articulate complex concepts and ideas and apply them at a practical level to real-world situations.
• Excellent communication skills, technical drafting skills, and issue-spotting skills. Ability to think creatively and propose solutions.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity required. Must be a team player.
Location: Austin, TX, United States
Posted: Aug. 14, 2024, 8:01 a.m.
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