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Vanguard · 2 months ago

Senior Counsel, Global Securities Finance and Broker Trading

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Vanguard is seeking a strategic and collaborative attorney to join their Securities Finance Legal team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for drafting and negotiating high-impact legal agreements and advising on global legal issues to support innovative financial products and governance across Vanguard’s investment landscape.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Draft & negotiate various legal documents for securities lending, repurchase agreements, as well as broker/dealer trading and platform agreements and supporting documentation

Advise internal clients and business units on global legal issues impacting securities finance as well as educate and inform for enhanced governance and better compliance with policies, regulations, and laws

Support new services, new markets, product developments and strategic initiatives

Counsel and educate investment management financial risk teams and business units

Maintain a high level of expertise in applicable areas of the law, Vanguard's business, the mutual fund industry, and the securities finance industry

Demonstrates judgment, creativity and technical expertise, breadth of vision and initiative, commitment and accomplishment, communication skills

Qualification

Law degree (JD)Securities lending expertiseDerivatives knowledgeContract negotiationRegulatory law expertiseRelationship buildingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of 2-4 years law firm experience or experience working in-house corporate experience in bank, broker/dealer, investment firm; law degree (JD) required

Knowledge and experience in derivatives, securities lending, repurchase transactions, and/or custody (legal documentation and global regulatory framework), including ISDAs, CSAs, MSFTAs, Futures and Option Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, MRAs, GMRAs, MSLAs, GMSLAs, Agent Lending Agreements, and/or ACAs

Track record for highly successful contract and dispute negotiations

Demonstrate ability to develop positive relationships and work confidently and cooperatively with legal colleagues, business unit managers/employees, and external entities such as outside counsel, clients, vendors, and other business partners

Maintains high level of expertise in regulatory law, Vanguard's business and products, and the investment industry. Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard, and maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations