Corporate Equity Derivatives Lawyer

UBS • New York, NY

280d • $176,000 - $229,000

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Equity Derivatives lawyer to partner with the investment bank and external counsel to provide holistic support on the whole gamut of corporate equity derivative transactions in the U.S. and globally (to the extent the underlying company is incorporated or listed in the U.S.). You will act as a subject matter expert for all legal and regulatory matters for or related to corporate equity derivative transactions, such as margin loans, prepaid variable forwards/collars, issuer call spreads/capped calls and structured repurchases. Additionally, you will collaborate with the wider Group Legal and Investment Banking teams to educate on new regulatory initiatives, market trends, conflicts, significant cases and changes in law, monitor legal and regulatory developments for the Investment Banking business, and work closely with other firm functions including Compliance, Conflicts, the Global Banking Operating Office and Risk.

Requirements

• JD degree with current Bar Admission in New York.
• 4+ years experience working in law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Excellent product knowledge across corporate equity derivatives.
• Strong understanding of equity derivatives, ISDA documentation, and relevant U.S. bankruptcy and securities law.
• Ability to work as a team player across products and divisions.
• Proven talent negotiating complex documents; prior experience providing advice to investment banks a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to challenge stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the investment bank and external counsel to provide holistic support on corporate equity derivative transactions.
• Act as a subject matter expert for legal and regulatory matters related to corporate equity derivative transactions.
• Collaborate with Group Legal and Investment Banking teams on regulatory initiatives and market trends.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments for the Investment Banking business.
• Work closely with Compliance, Conflicts, Global Banking Operating Office, and Risk.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working.
• Discretionary incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree