Attorney - Equity Financing
- Recruiter
- McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 17 Jul 2018
- Ref
- BBBH142170
- Contact
- Alice Dee
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Financial Services, Private Equity
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a global tier 1 investment bank, is looking for an Attorney to join their Equity Financing Legal team working at VP level, focussing on Equities Synthetics and Securities Lending. This is a permanent role based in London.
You will be required to work closely with lawyers across other lines of business such as Equities Asset Management Services and Prime Services.
Accountability
- Providing legal advice and knowledge surrounding the negotiation of equity swap and synthetic prime brokerage documentation
- Assist with issues involving synthetic direct market access and electronic trading platforms used in connection ESSL.
- Responsible for the negotiation and review of collateral arrangement i. third-party security arrangements and bespoke margining arrangements,
- Collaborating with lawyers from Equities Finance group such as EAMS and Structured Equity Financing. Also collaborate with external counsel across various areas to ensure quality and receive advice for products related to regulatory compliance matters.
- Review ongoing regulatory developments that impact important products and services such as UMR and MiFID II etc.
- Assist with development of new products, structured and platform developments.
Skills and experience
- Qualified solicitor
- Previous experience working with investment banking, either in-house or private practice. Specific experience with markets/clearing businesses experience would be helpful but is not necessary.
- Experience working on ISDA Definitions and OTC derivatives
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of collateral and security arrangements
- Strong transactional and deal experience
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.