Attorney (Financial Services)

Our client, a Global Investment Bank, is seeking an Attorney: The role will entail:Working closely with other attorneys in developing project-supporting research and documentation,Reviewing work product by others (e.g. certain compliance policies) for completeness and accuracy,Participating in project governance,Researching and writig legal memoranda, andSummarizing industry implementation calls and sharing insights with other stakeholders.Required skills & competenciesJD or equivalent (LLM).1 to 5 years of experience as a practicing lawyer (in-house experience a plus).Admitted to the Bar in a US State (NY preferred).High energy, enthusiasm, efficiency, and self-motivation.Solution-oriented.Keen judgment.Ability to deliver tasks and synthesize information at a high level of quality, thoroughness, and efficiency by focusing on the key elements.Effective in setting priorities, adapting to changes, and meeting demanding deadlines on multiple concurrent initiatives.Some project management skills are a plus.Ability to effectively interact with internal groups, ideally proven by prior work experience, including outside of the Legal realm.Ability to work independently as well as with other members of the Legal Department and other areas of the firm.Some legal expertise in financial regulatory areas preferred, such as derivatives, clearing, fixed income, or broker-dealer regulation.Strong writing skills, including for use in internal communications, policies, trainings, and legal memoranda.Good presentation skills, familiarity with PowerPoint and Excel a plus.

Created: 2024-11-09