About The Position
Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, supporting strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the business Provides advisory services in respect of business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating where appropriate Collaborates across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis Accomplishes results by leveraging networks/connections, colleagues, and peers Serves as business partner and advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) by participating in planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations Actively participates in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences Proactively identifies, evaluates and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross-function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary
Requirements
- Must be collaborative.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the Business
- Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
- Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
- NY Bar license in good standing to practice law
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing legal counsel to the Business
- Supporting strategic initiatives
- Providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices
- Advising business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the business
- Providing advisory services in respect of business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating where appropriate
- Collaborating across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis
- Accomplishing results by leveraging networks/connections, colleagues, and peers
- Serving as business partner and advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) by participating in planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
- Actively participating in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences
- Proactively identifying, evaluating and contributing to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross-function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate
- Managing day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners
- Negotiating, coordinating, and monitoring management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
