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Senior Counsel - Equity Derivatives

Page Executive
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
  • Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunities
  • Primary focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes



About Our Client

Top investment banking client.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a key member of the investment bank's legal team with a focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes, with room to expand into other areas.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice to business leaders within US Global Equities and Global Investment Banking, focused on the structuring of transactions, securities laws and regulatory framework.
  • Provide legal support to the structured notes program, advising on all new products, marketing materials, distribution channels, etc.
  • Provide legal advice to the equities business on issuer call spreads, ASRs, ATM Forwards, 10b5-1/10b-18 plans, structured margin loans.
  • Provide legal advice to derivatives and trading businesses on OTC equity derivatives transactions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate all agreements, including: OTC equity derivative confirmations, distribution and marketing agreements for structured notes, listed options execution agreements, etc.
  • Advise the business on securities law regulatory matters ('33 Act, '34 Act) as they relate to the structuring of transactions.

The Successful Applicant

  • JD from US ABA accredited law school
  • 4 years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferred
  • US State Bar Admission
  • Must be solutions oriented with a securities law mindset when it comes to advising on the structuring of transactions
  • Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation
  • Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives
  • Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions
  • Strong understanding of ISDA framework
  • Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
  • Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

What's on Offer

  • Base salary between $200,000-$250,000
  • Cash bonus
  • Excellent benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunity for growth
  • 401 (k)

Contact:

Quote job ref: JN-112025-6880452

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000

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