VP, Legal Counsel

New York, NY

  • Investment bank with hybrid 3 day in office schedule
  • Great opportunity for big law Associate to move in-house

About Our Client

Investment bank.

Job Description

The VP, Legal Counsel will be responsible for:

  • Provide legal support to business units with respect to mergers & acquisitions, structured notes and other structured cash and derivatives products and Fixed Income business lines concerning transactional and regulatory matters, as well as other general legal matters
  • Analyze merger and acquisition related materials, including asset purchase agreements, NDAs and commitment letters
  • Advise on deal-contingent hedges and related swaps
  • Review a variety credit agreements and other transaction documents concerning project financing transactions
  • Advise on securities laws-related matters and provide dedicated coverage to existing structured note programs
  • Manage outside counsel in various jurisdictions to assess probability of successful acquisition or debt financing closings in relation to deal contingent derivatives

The Successful Applicant

  • JD from top US law school with excellent academic credentials
  • Admission to NY State Bar
  • 3+ years practicing at a top AmLaw 100 firm with exposure to banking & finance, structured finance, project finance and/or securities regulatory matters
  • Willingness to learn new areas and different financial products
  • Team player

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in NYC office per week
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Opportunity for growth

Contact

Jennifer Pettigrew

Quote job ref

JN-062026-7044008

Posted 2026-06-18

Recommended Jobs

Digital Asset Business Development Executive

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd
New York, NY

We are seeking a highly motivated Digital Asset Business Development Executive to drive business growth, partnerships, and client acquisition within the digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, an…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-09

Business Analyst

Vietnam Business Forum
New York, NY

Qualifications University degree and excellent academic record required Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Abili…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27

Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Orion Placement
New York, NY

Pay: $109,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a sophi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-18

Advisor Desktop Product Owner - Vice President

Morgan Stanley
Harrison, NY

Advisor Desktop Product Owner – Vice President Wealth Management Platforms Purchase, NY About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide …

View Details
Posted 2026-05-06

Senior Associate, Technical Accounting Advisory

New York, NY

To complement its existing Transaction Advisory Services offering, Kroll is continuing to grow its Technical Accounting Advisory practice. This team provides commercially focused technical accounting…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-03

CMM Programmer

Shively Diversified Management Services
Tonawanda, NY

We are looking for a CMM Programmer to join our growing company. In this role, you will support our production team, ensuring everything runs smoothly based on the day’s production schedule. Our cust…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-10

High School Teaching Fellow (PA I)

Harlem Children's Zone
New York, NY

Why Promise Academy? At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Bilingual Medical Front Desk Receptionist (Spanish)

Front Street Medical
Hempstead, NY

Medical Receptionist – Bilingual (Spanish) Location: 475 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience Esta…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-03

Registered Nurse - ER/ED - Mohawk Valley Area

Clover Health Services
Utica, NY

Registered Nurse - ER/ED - Mohawk Valley Area ***Please apply only if you've 2+ years as an RN*** Location: MOHAWK VALLEY AREA - New York (NY) Pay: $1,805 - $2,463 gross/week Schedule: 40…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-15