Assistant General Counsel

U.S. Bank National Association•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Capital Markets Legal Team. We are looking for an individual who can work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and collegial team environment. This attorney will support the Global Capital Markets (GCM) business line (including the Debt Capital Markets Group and other related business teams), will be responsible for a variety of transactions and related regulatory matters. Preferred candidates will have 8-12 years of corporate finance experience, with demonstrated recent experience providing guidance in some or all of the following areas: investment grade and high yield debt securities origination and secondary trading, securities laws and related SEC and FINRA Rules, repurchase and securities lending transactions, and private placements. Given the Capital Markets Legal Team’s flexible culture, the role’s specific responsibilities and focus areas may be determined based on the candidate’s experience. The position offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of securities and corporate finance related legal issues and the opportunity to support a growing business (both in terms of volume and product offerings), while working with various departments and individuals at U.S. Bank. Candidates should expect to expand their areas of coverage as the business grows and develops. Successful candidates for positions in the U.S. Bank Law Division consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They build trusting relationships that allow the business to make well-informed decisions. Meaningful collaboration and investment in the development of the Law Division are expected from successful candidates.

Requirements

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority.
Eight to twelve years of material, relevant experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel supporting securities offerings and other financing transactions.
Experience supporting and providing legal guidance relating to debt capital markets.
Advanced knowledge and experience with securities, broker-dealer regulation, and other pertinent laws and regulations, including the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act and accompanying rules, the Dodd-Frank Act (including the Volcker Rule), and some familiarity with cross-border issues and dealing in foreign jurisdictions.
Familiarity with banking regulations such as Regulation W and Regulation Y.
Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

demonstrated recent experience providing guidance in some or all of the following areas: investment grade and high yield debt securities origination and secondary trading, securities laws and related SEC and FINRA Rules, repurchase and securities lending transactions, and private placements.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders who originate and underwrite public and private debt securities issuances (investment grade and high yield debt).
Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation on a wide variety of capital markets transactions including public offerings, 144A/Reg S transactions, private placements and liability management transactions.
Work closely with the front office to support the real-time execution of capital markets transactions.
Advise business units and other support partners (Compliance, Risk Management, etc.) regarding securities laws and regulations, SEC/FINRA Rules and related risks.
Stay abreast of relevant market, legal and regulatory developments.
Assist in training business units regarding legal risks and regulatory changes, including advising on regulatory change projects relating to securities sales and trading.
Become familiar with relevant U.S. Bank policies and procedures, ranging from AML/KYC matters to onboarding foreign investors.
Work closely with business lines and support partners to ensure continuous compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
Advise on secondary market trading matters.
Negotiate securities trading agreements, including securities lending and repurchase agreements.
Review debt private placements engagement letters and related documentation.
Participate in trade group working groups on relevant matters.

Benefits

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
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension