Legal, Associate Legal Counsel, Investment Banking & Capital Markets

BTIG•New York, NY

27d•$225,000 - $275,000

About The Position

BTIG is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department as a Vice President, providing hands-on legal support for our fast-growing US Investment Banking and Capital Markets businesses. BTIG’s Legal Department provides legal counsel, support and advice to the firm’s global business activities and group. BTIG offers a dynamic, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you can build your career and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor; admitted in good standing to the NY or CA bar
Position is targeted to be in NYC or San Francisco
5-10 years with relevant experience at a leading law firm or financial institution, with a focus on capital markets and securities practice
Significant experience with direct client interaction with financial services clients
Ability to work across multiple product groups and industry coverage groups (including Healthcare, Industrials, TMT, Energy, Consumer, Real Estate, Financial Services)
Ability to understand and be responsive to the business's needs and partner across control functions throughout the organization
Business judgment and ability to assess legal and business risks, while providing practical advice
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with broker-dealer regulatory matters relevant to investment banking business
Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
Team player, mentor, confident and proactive

Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of investment banking and capital markets transactions across multiple product groups
Product coverage areas include: (i) Equity Capital Markets (including public offerings, private placements, PIPEs, ATMs), (ii) Debt Capital Markets (including advisory, loan arrangement, public and private offerings, convertibles), (iii) Mergers & Acquisitions (including fairness opinion work), (iv) SPACs (including initial public offerings and de-SPAC engagements) and (v) Corporate Services (including 10b5-1 plans, stock repurchase programs)
Experience with public and private offerings, debt and loan financings, engagement letter drafting and negotiation, transaction structuring, NDAs, fairness opinions, securities laws, conflicts management, and transaction documentation across all product coverage areas
Collaborate closely with investment banking management and internal compliance and provide outside legal counsel supervision.
Apply comprehensive understanding of multiple function areas, acting as a subject matter expert and advisor to the various internal business groups.