Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?  

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension / Retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 

The impact you will have in this role: 

Being a member of the General Counsel's Office, located in the DTCC Jersey City office, this role will have responsibility for providing legal advice and guidance to our clearing agency businesses and providing legal support to DTCC on contracts and transactional matters.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate as U.S. counsel to senior management in DTCC’s clearing agency businesses.
• Provide accurate, timely legal and regulatory advice in the development and structuring of new business initiatives, including new products and service offerings.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements, contract processes and policies and procedures.
• Support audit and examinations relating to DTCC’s ITP business and related communications with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Collaborate with members of the DTCC legal department and external counsel, Compliance, Sales, Product, Finance and other functional areas as needed to support all of the above.
• Handle other corporate legal matters as requested.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting errors and demonstrating ethical behavior.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications 

• 7 years of related experience
• J.D. from law school; admission to New York or New Jersey Bar
• Minimum of 4 years training with a premier law firm, financial services firm and/or financial services regulator

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.