Banking And Finance Practice Support Lawyer

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Banking and Finance Support Lawyer

Job Overview:
An esteemed law firm in New York City seeks a dedicated Banking and Finance Support Lawyer to bolster their Banking & Finance team. This unique role involves supporting legal practice, overseeing knowledge management, monitoring industry developments, and providing training. This position offers a vital opportunity to contribute to the firm's leadership in the banking and finance sector by delivering valuable resources, facilitating learning, and promoting internal expertise.

Duties:

• Practice Support

  • Recommend and provide precedents, conduct legal research, and offer guidance on diverse banking and finance matters.
  • Coordinate with the firm’s opinion committee to maintain and update legal opinion templates.
  • Facilitate access to resources and connect with specialists in other practice areas as required.

• Knowledge Management

  • Collect, organize, and curate templates, checklists, and other know-how materials specific to banking and finance.
  • Collaborate with legal teams across various locations to support firm-wide knowledge initiatives.

• Horizon Scanning

  • Regularly monitor and report on litigation, regulatory, and market developments that impact the banking and finance landscape.
  • Provide periodic updates to the team through newsletters, emails, and meetings.

• Thought Leadership

  • Draft client briefings, articles, presentations, and other thought leadership content that enhances client resources and the firm’s reputation.
  • Contribute substantive content to marketing and business development materials.

• Training

  • Organize and conduct training sessions on relevant legal topics for internal teams and clients.
  • Manage Continuing Legal Education (CLE) applications and ensure compliance with related requirements.
  • Provide orientation training for new team members and curate relevant training resources.

Requirements:

• Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • Admission to the New York Bar.

• Experience

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in bank finance or debt restructuring.

• Certifications

  • Must be licensed to practice law in New York State.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Expertise in managing legal precedents, templates, and knowledge resources.
• Experience designing and delivering training, briefings, and presentations on diverse legal topics.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to identify and address team needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with professionals across multiple teams.

Job Location:
New York City, NY

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306