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Mizuho · 8 hours ago

Legal Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$155K/yr - $210K/yr

2+ years exp

Mizuho is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services, and they are seeking a Legal Counsel to manage operational and legal risks concerning structured fixed income transactions. The role involves providing legal support, analyzing transaction documents, and advising on regulatory matters related to mergers and acquisitions and structured products.

BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to Mizuho Capital Markets, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and affiliated U.S. and non-US entities with respect to mergers & acquisitions, structured notes and other structured cash and derivatives products and Fixed Income business lines concerning transactional and regulatory matters, as well as other general legal matters

Analyze merger and acquisition related materials, including asset purchase agreements, NDAs and commitment letters

Analyze credit agreements and other transaction documents concerning project financing transactions

Advise on securities laws-related matters and provide dedicated coverage to existing structured note programs

Manage outside counsel in various jurisdictions to assess probability of successful acquisition or debt financing closings in relation to deal contingent derivatives

Work with the relevant business teams, support functions and US and non-US outside counsel to Identify legal issues and solutions concerning various cash and derivatives structured transactions

Respond to inquiries from business units and other departments (trading/sales, market and credit risk, operations, finance and onboarding) regarding legal, credit or operational issues arising in the transaction documents and other related documentation or with respect to specific transaction terms

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Law degreeNew York Bar membershipFinancial markets understandingMergersAcquisitions experienceStructured finance knowledgeLearn quicklyWork ethicDetail orientedCollaborative team playerProject management skillsIndependent work capabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

2-4 years experience at major law firm or bank

Member in good standing of the New York Bar

Excellent work ethic

Ability and desire to learn new concepts quickly

Understanding of financial markets and derivatives

Detail oriented and collaborative team player

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Capable of completing work independently

Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills

Preferred

Law degree from an accredited law school in the United States

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Company

Mizuho

This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees

https://www.mizuhogroup.com

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