Overview
Seeking a highly qualified attorney to provide product-related cross-border legal support to Global Wealth and Investment Management business units. Prior experience with a major law firm and/or in-house legal department at a financial services company is required. Additional Details: •Timely delivery of thorough, impactful advice and effective solutions to address complex issues and problems of an international or cross-border nature, including advice related to new and existing products/services and client-specific transactions, and preparation of reports/analyses of the same to management •Drafting and revising of interpretation/advice memoranda and country-specific policies and procedures related to the cross-border offer and sale of wealth management products and services, including investment advisory programs, mutual funds, alternative investments, market-linked securities, derivatives and banking products (credit and deposit) •Close partnership with other in-house legal colleagues, including U.S. product attorneys, as well as business, risk, compliance, and audit partners •Management and oversight of external legal counsel in multiple non-U.S. jurisdictions •Review and interpretation of new/revised laws, regulations, rules and interpretations relating to wealth management products, licensing/registration and other country-specific matters •The position will be based New York (other locations may be considered for the right candidate) with the possibility of occasional travel •Spanish proficiency — written and spoken — preferred, but not required General Job Description: Provides general legal counsel to investment management business as well as specific advice on products services and certain legal actions. Reviews legal contracts and documents. Directly or through staff conducts legal research. May represent the bank in legal actions. Individuals in this position typically have a minimum of six years of experience since admission to the Bar. Qualifications Required Skills: 4-10 years’ experience advising on international and cross-border legal/regulatory matters and U.S. securities laws and regulations related to the financial services industry (securities brokerage/investment advisory/private banking) Impeccable business integrity, based on the highest moral and ethical standards Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and meticulous attention to detail Ability both to collaborate and partner in a team-oriented environment and to navigate and coordinate across the Legal Department to identify necessary expertise Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution Admitted to any United States bar in good standing Willingness to travel occasionally
