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The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an attorney to lead the Capital Markets Legal Team.
This attorney will lead a team of legal professionals who provide legal support for U.S. Bank’s Global Capital Markets group, which includes the Investment Grade Underwriting, Leverage Finance, Structured Credit, Derivatives, Foreign Exchange, Bond Sales & Trading, and Funding/Repo business lines. The products offered by the supported business lines include corporate and municipal bond sales, trading, and origination, asset-backed securities and CLOs, interest rate derivatives, commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, subscription finance, private placements, and repo and securities lending.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide legal support to the Global Capital Markets business
Collaborate with other related support functions, such as Risk, Compliance and Regulatory Services
Work with senior leadership within the business line and advises on regulatory and risk matters, as well as new product development and support
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Law degree required
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction required
15+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, regulatory authority and/or as in-house counsel supporting capital markets products
Experience with securities laws and broker-dealer regulatory matters
Experience with corporate finance, in particular the underwriting, sales and trading of bonds, and other fixed income products
Experience navigating relationships with regulatory authorities, especially the SEC and FINRA
Experience with broker-dealer corporate governance
Familiarity and experience with relevant trade groups (e.g., SIFMA)
Experience managing a team of lawyers and paralegals
Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skill
Ability to collaborate confidently and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
Ability to assess risks and provide thoughtful advice in a fast-paced environment
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $186,150.00 - $219,000.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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