Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking · 4 days ago
Derivatives Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
4+ years expNatixis Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking a skilled attorney to join their CIB Americas Legal Department as a Counsel. This role involves providing legal guidance on derivatives trading, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams on capital markets derivatives transactions.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Provide insightful legal advice and support to the CIB Americas Platform on all matters related to derivatives trading, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations
Collaborate with the Chief Client Office (CCO) team to negotiate essential market documentation and master agreements (ISDA/CSA, MRA/GMRA, MSLA/GMSLA). Keep our standard documentation and templates current and aligned with global legal frameworks
Work closely with the Derivatives Legal team and the Front Office on a variety of transactions, including commodities, equity derivatives, fixed income (FICC repo), and structured finance
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams in New York and Paris/London to navigate Dodd-Frank Title VII and EMIR regulatory issues, ensuring clear communication around swap dealer and security-based swap dealer regulations
Proactively manage external counsel as needed, conduct thorough legal analyses, and contribute to the New Product Committee, ensuring robust coverage and understanding of legal risks in derivative activities
Leverage your knowledge of equity derivatives and FICC cleared repo transactions to enhance our strategic advice and coverage
Qualification
Required
A J.D. or LLM degree is required
At least 4 years of relevant experience at a large financial institution or reputable law firm, providing legal guidance on derivatives transactions
Stellar interpersonal skills, combined with adept verbal and written communication abilities, enabling you to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities under pressure and respond creatively in a fast-paced environment
A self-motivated team player who knows when to collaborate with others while also being comfortable working independently
A commitment to integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for fostering best practices within the department
Preferred
Proficiency in French will be an asset but is not required
Benefits
Natixis also offers a generous benefits package
You may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.
Company
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a financial institution offers banking, finance and capital markets services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.34M2024-07-15Debt Financing· $28.34M
Leadership Team
Morin Stephane
Deputy CEO
Olivier Delay
Americas CEO
Recent News
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