Financial Regulation and Derivatives Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated and experienced Mid- to Senior-Level Associate to join its Financial Regulation and Derivatives Department in New York City, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions for commercial and investment banks, as well as end-users, within a dynamic and entrepreneurial team.

Duties

• Represent leading financial institutions and end-users on derivatives and structured products matters.
• Draft documents for complex financial structures and novel products.
• Engage directly with clients to foster strong professional relationships.
• Manage securities issuances across multiple investment bank desks.
• Expand knowledge of tax and regulatory aspects of financial products.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients across various departments.

Requirements

• Experience in finance and/or capital markets is highly desirable.
• Admission in good standing to the New York Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Comfortable with numbers and transactional law.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset.
• Team player eager to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Benefits

This is one of the nation's most prominent corporate powerhouse firms. The associates we know practice at some of the highest levels available--there is no question you will learn your craft here--and learn it well. Although there corporate section reigns supreme, we have been really impressed with the work the litigators are tackling--including white collar crime work that is fairly impressive and noteworthy. At the top of the stack in terms of compensation, there is no question that associates will work and work hard here--a precious few will even make partner in this large firm. Work hard and play hard is the motto of the overachieving associates, who frequently play on the firm's softball team or grab their neighbors for some after work happy hours.