VP, Muni Capital Markets Coverage Attorney
About The Position
In-House Legal Coverage Position for Fixed Income Sales & Trading/Public Finance and Sales and Trading Coverage Attorney Morgan Stanley is seeking an in-house attorney to support senior legal coverage to the public finance, structured solutions and sales and trading activities within its Fixed Income Division's Municipals group (Munis). Coverage would include advice regarding new securities or loan issuances, structured solutions and related secondary sales and trading activities for Munis. Responsibilities will include: > Advising Public Finance teams on new issue municipal, tax-exempt and corporate debt transactions, working closely with outside counsel and other internal legal and compliance professionals, including the application of various requirements of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). > Advising the Municipal Capital Markets, Client Finance and Capital Solutions teams on securities finance transactions (generally tender option bond transactions), direct purchases of municipal securities from the issuer thereof, structured finance and securitization transactions > Providing advice to sales and trading professionals regarding secondary market trading issues, such as public/private information matters > Analyzing and providing legal advice regarding applicable MSRB, FINRA and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to operations, risk management, compliance, accounting and other support areas, including among other things, use of various financing structures, MSRB-related and other execution issues > Advising the business on legal matters relating to governance, compliance with relevant securities and banking laws and regulations, and operations, such as Firm policies and procedures, products and services and disclosures related to individual deals and ongoing initiatives > Advising on a variety of cross-divisional initiatives, primarily involving Wealth and Investment Management WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of experience as a practicing attorney in municipal, corporate or structured finance
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects; ability to think strategically and analyze and evaluate potential risks and mitigation alternatives from a legal, regulatory and franchise perspective
- Experience with banking and securities regulations
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with rules and regulations of the MSRB is ideal but not required
Responsibilities
- Advising Public Finance teams on new issue municipal, tax-exempt and corporate debt transactions, working closely with outside counsel and other internal legal and compliance professionals, including the application of various requirements of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
- Advising the Municipal Capital Markets, Client Finance and Capital Solutions teams on securities finance transactions (generally tender option bond transactions), direct purchases of municipal securities from the issuer thereof, structured finance and securitization transactions
- Providing advice to sales and trading professionals regarding secondary market trading issues, such as public/private information matters
- Analyzing and providing legal advice regarding applicable MSRB, FINRA and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to operations, risk management, compliance, accounting and other support areas, including among other things, use of various financing structures, MSRB-related and other execution issues
- Advising the business on legal matters relating to governance, compliance with relevant securities and banking laws and regulations, and operations, such as Firm policies and procedures, products and services and disclosures related to individual deals and ongoing initiatives
- Advising on a variety of cross-divisional initiatives, primarily involving Wealth and Investment Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
