Director Counsel - Equity Derivatives
Director, Legal Counsel - Equity Derivatives
New York, NY | Hybrid
A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Markets Legal team as a Director-level Legal Counsel focused on Equity Derivatives. This is a high-impact opportunity to advise a sophisticated trading business at the forefront of equity-linked products, structured solutions, and institutional markets activity.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and transactional support to equity derivatives trading, structuring, and sales teams.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of equity derivatives documentation, including ISDA documentation, confirmations, and structured product agreements.
- Advise on legal and regulatory developments impacting equity-linked products and trading activities.
- Partner closely with front office, risk, compliance, operations, and senior management on strategic initiatives and new product launches.
- Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with complex transactions.
- Support cross-border transactions and collaborate with legal colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
- Approximately 8+ years of relevant legal experience gained at a top law firm and/or major financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of equity derivatives, structured products, and capital markets transactions.
- Experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, equity-linked confirmations, and related derivatives documentation.
- Familiarity with U.S. securities laws, regulatory frameworks, and market infrastructure applicable to derivatives businesses.
- Strong commercial judgment, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced markets environment.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to advise a globally recognized investment banking and markets platform.
- Direct exposure to senior business leaders and revenue-generating teams.
- Broad, business-facing role supporting sophisticated and high-profile transactions.
- Collaborative culture with significant visibility and career advancement potential.
- Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
If you are an attorney with deep derivatives expertise and are looking to play a strategic role within a leading global markets business, we encourage you to apply confidentially.
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