Senior Counsel Custody

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Senior Counsel, Custody
The candidate will be responsible for: Integrate into the day-to-day operations of company Custody, providing legal, business and strategic advice. Develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly. Ensure product compliance with applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations, in close collaboration with colleagues in Legal and the Compliance team. Be a business partner, not just an attorney. Provide full product life-cycle counseling. Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute on their product roadmap. Identify issues that may fall outside your expertise, driving resolution by partnering with other members of the company legal team and outside counsel. Work cross-departmentally, including with stakeholders such as Compliance, Communications, Finance, Tax, Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Engineering, Data, Analytics, and Corporate Development. Respond promptly to a wide range of legal requests and coordinate closely with Legal department colleagues to ensure the swift delivery of smart, practical advice. Operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and pivot quickly to meet leadership's needs. Should have J. D. degree with 8+ years of legal experience, including in a financial services institution such as an asset manager, hedge fund, prime broker, securities exchange, or qualified custodian. Must have experience working in cross-functional teams. Should have experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms. Must have familiarity with laws and agencies applicable to company Custody, including the Investment Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act, FINRA rules and regulations and New York State Department of Financial Services. Should have complex transactional experience, including negotiating and drafting commercial arrangements. Active and in good standing in one State Bar in the United States.

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