Vice President and Counsel – Global Markets Legal (Americas)

Job Description

SummaryTransactional lawyer to provide advice and counsel to the range of business lines and products that comprise CA-CIB’s global markets activities. Key Responsibilities·       Provide transactional and legal advice with respect to global markets activities, with a particular emphasis on debt capital markets, securitization activities as well as the bank’s note programs.·       Activities include drafting and reviewing underwriting and purchase agreements, private placement agreements, dealer agreements and engagement letters·       Counsel and assist in negotiations with clients and other parties with respect to global markets activities in the United States·       Provide legal advice and memoranda on capital market and securities law questions and the impact of new legal developments on covered activities, including in support of CA-CIB’s new activities and products approval processes·       Assist in the development of forms and template documents used by covered businesses·       Engage, coordinate, and supervise external counsel acting on behalf of CA-CIB in all relevant jurisdictions and on all relevant subject matters·       Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk·       Assist in drafting internal governance texts, policies and procedures relating to the legal function and to covered businesses and products·       Stay current on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products·       Organize and participate in internal training targeted towards the front office, legal, compliance and other support functions·       Uphold CA-CIB’s codes of ethics, culture and conduct in all matters, including with respect to matters of diversity and inclusion and the identification and escalation of financial crimes risks  
   Salary Range: $210-240K#LI-DNI

Critères de candidature

Niveau d’étude minimum
Bac + 5 / M2 et plus

Formation / Spécialisation
·  New York qualified with J.D. and undergraduate degrees from highly regarded institutions
·  At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a nationally recognized law firm and/or global financial institution legal department covering sophisticated transactions·  Securities law background·  Familiarity with securitization structures (e.g. commercial paper conduits, special purpose vehicles) and asset backed products

Niveau d’expérience minimum
3 – 5 ans

Compétences recherchées
Key Competencies Required·  Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a complex, time sensitive workload·  Ability to work autonomously in a multi-jurisdiction legal department·  Sound and ethical legal and commercial judgment·  Professional and convincing demeanor and interpersonal skills·  Creative, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal and commercial issues·  Ability to confront and escalate difficult issues within the institution·  Excellent English-language communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken·  Excellent legal knowledge and reasoning ability·  Ability to distill complex legal guidance into plain English for a sophisticated business audience Key Competencies Required·  Project management skills or experience helpful but by no means essential or required·  Fluency in French helpful but is by no means essential or required·  Technology background and familiarity with current legal tech solutions would be an asset

Langues
English

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