Associate Director, Legal Counsel, Structured Finance Group

Scotiabank•New York, NY

101d•Hybrid

About The Position

Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department with primary responsibility for a wide range of Structured Finance matters within the Global Banking and Markets division, and for providing legal advice, services and counsel on issues affecting the Bank's U.S. operations.

Requirements

J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York or in the state of Texas.
3+ years of securitizations legal experience with a large international law firm and/or financial institution.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing and communication skills.
Excellent judgement, writing skills, and presence.
Self-starter, effective under pressure, proactive and flexible.
Subject matter expertise of securitization processes and regulations, including securitization vehicles and regulations relating thereto.
Comprehensive understanding of corporate, securities, creditor, finance, and bankruptcy law, including related legal and regulatory considerations (including ’33 Act, ’34 Act, Rule 144A and other private placement exemptions).
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support to various securitization businesses, including ABS, CMBS, RMBS, and CLOs.
Assists with coverage in the Structured Finance Group, including warehouse lending, direct lending, residential mortgages, commercial real estate finance, and whole loans trading.
Drafts and negotiates documentation relating to the above businesses.
Reviews and uplifts firm policies in coordination with the Compliance department relating to securitizations.
Monitors legal and regulatory developments, evaluates impact on the securitizations and other Global Banking and Markets businesses, and coordinates and discusses as necessary with internal stakeholders.
Provides secondary support to the Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets businesses.
Serves as Legal stakeholder on working groups, managing projects and engaging with the firm’s advocacy efforts relating to regulatory issues and regulatory change.
Advises internal stakeholders across the front office and other corporate functions in developing and implementing key strategic projects and new initiatives.
Analyzes legal and regulatory issues and provides timely and well-researched work product to clients on legal matters affecting the securitizations businesses.
Supports Scotiabank’s participation in various trade associations or other public forums.
Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices.
Understands how Scotiabank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas.
Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.