Description:

Responsibilities:
The mission of the SGUS Legal Department is to protect SG from legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks, while at the same time assisting the SGUS business units in the achievement of their legitimate business interests by providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing legal documentation and ensuring that business is conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The SGUS Legal Department is also responsible for (a) overseeing US litigation, enforcement actions and those investigations deemed to be under the scope of responsibilities of the SGUS Legal Department; (b) promoting strong and ethical legal culture within SGUS; and (c) identifying and taking relevant steps to mitigate legal risk arising in SGUS. Accordingly, the SGUS Legal Department seeks to provide effective and quality legal services and representation to SG on all matters having legal and regulatory significance to the management, businesses or operations of SG in the United States. The SGUS Legal Department works closely with the Group Legal Department in Paris to ensure timely and effective implementation of Global Legal Function policies and procedures, and to coordinate, where necessary or appropriate, on all cross-border business transactions and activities.

The attorney desired will provide legal, regulatory and transactional advice and counsel to clients in SG's Prime Services & Clearing business line, including its equity prime brokerage, fixed income prime brokerage and exchange-traded derivatives sales, trading and clearing activities. With respect to equity prime brokerage transactions, the attorney will provide legal and regulatory advice with respect to securities lending, enhanced leverage requirements, margin lock-ups, cross-margining, and client onboarding issues. The work will generally include drafting, reviewing and negotiating all manner of transaction documentation; providing advice and counseling on documentation; structuring and negotiating transactions; advising and supporting clients in new product development; following and advising legal and regulatory developments affecting covered products and businesses; working with multiple stakeholders within the firm (risk, tax, accounting, compliance, etc.) as well as with the primary business personnel; and coordinating/supervising activities of external counsel.

Profile Required
Division Description:
The Mission of The Legal Department Is to Protect An Investment Banking Company from Legal, Regulatory, Reputational, and Other Risks, While at The Same Time Assisting the Business Units in The Achievement of Their Legitimate Business Interests by Providing Effective and Quality Legal Services and Advice, Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documentation and Ensuring that Business Is Conducted in Compliance with Relevant Laws and Regulations. the Legal Department Is Also Responsible for (a) Overseeing Litigation, Enforcement Actions and Investigations; (b) Promoting Strong and Ethical Legal Culture Within the Americas; and (c) Identifying and Mitigating Legal Risk Arising. the Members of The Canadian Legal Department Work Closely with The American Legal Department as We Form the Americas Legal Group, and Thereby Collaborate on Regional Projects and Strive to Align on Key Principles, Policies and Procedures, and On Cross-Border Business Transactions and Activities.

Technical skills:
Required/Must have:
At least 5-7 years of broad-based professional U.S. legal experience, with an emphasis on equity prime brokerage transactions, including negotiations with Tier-1 customers and knowledge of regulations relating to equity prime brokerage financing (Reg T, U, X)

Desired/Plus:
Strong knowledge of US securities laws, including the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, FINRA broker-dealer rules, CFTC rules and regulations, and insolvency law frameworks. Experience or familiarity with financial & commodities futures and/or cleared OTC derivatives is also highly desired.

Competencies:
Required/Must have:

Diligent work ethic and positive attitude
Ability and willingness to learn new and unfamiliar areas of law and business
Highly intelligent, capable and responsible
Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills
Flexible and creative personality, adaptable to changing business and product mix
Strong client service mentality
Ability to balance commercial needs while protecting the interests of the bank
Ability to listen to diverse points of view
Basic computer skills (Word, email, etc.).
Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively respond to and service demanding clients
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a commercially accessible manner
Ability to work independently as well as in teams
Fluency in English and experience in legal drafting in English

Desired/Plus: