SMBC Group · 1 week ago
VP, Capital Markets Counsel – DCM and High Yield
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$178K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expSMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group offering a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking an experienced attorney to provide primary legal coverage for their Investment Grade and High Yield Debt businesses, focusing on legal advice, documentation, and regulatory compliance for capital markets transactions.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day hands-on legal advice and support relating to the DCM and High Yield businesses and sit with the front office team on the desk
Review and advise on transaction documentation for live transactions including offering documents, purchase agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, engagement letters, term sheets, and other transaction documents
Identify U.S. and cross-border legal, regulatory, and market issues affecting the DCM and High Yield businesses, including compliance with SEC and FINRA rules
Provide clear, concise, and accurate legal advice
Work closely with outside counsel and manage the law firm relationships and legal costs
Maintain and update form documents for the DCM and High Yield businesses
Collaborate and coordinate with attorneys in Legal and other internal partners to ensure adherence to institutional standards and policies. Escalate material issues and developments to senior attorneys and members of management
Provide additional legal support for Equity Capital Markets and M&A Advisory businesses from time-to-time
Contribute to industry initiatives through SIFMA and other trade organizations
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York bar (or clear qualification of eligibility for waiving in from another jurisdiction with which New York has reciprocity) and a member of good standing of such bar
3-5 years minimum experience in capital markets at a law firm and in-house legal department required
Excellent legal and analytical skills and expertise in capital markets transactions
Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, high-volume, demanding environment, and manage a significant workload with minimal supervision
Proven skills in legal and regulatory risk management. Ability to see past the question and understand the bigger picture. Ability to balance competing demands and protect institutional interests. Ability to articulate complex concepts and ideas and apply them at a practical level to real-world situations
Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (including 3 days in office), sitting alongside the business on the days in office
Excellent communication skills, technical drafting skills, and issue-spotting skills. Ability to think creatively and propose solutions
Cross-cultural sensitivity required. Must be a team player
Preferred
Prior experience working in-house in a financial services institution is strongly preferred
Significant experience in DCM/Investment Grade securities is preferred
Benefits
The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award.
SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Company
SMBC Group
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.
10001+ employees
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Hirofumi Otsuka
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