Senior Legal Counsel Capital Markets

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Senior Legal Counsel, Capital Markets
The candidate will draft and negotiate master repurchase agreements, master securities loan agreements, ISDA master agreements, credit support annexes, securities lending authorization agreements and other similar documentation. Conduct collateral enforceability and netting analyses, including obtaining, reviewing and analyzing netting and collateral enforceability legal opinions available through industry associations or bespoke opinions from local counsel. Lead document management and digitalization program, including managing regular updates to standard forms and templates. Advise internal stakeholders on applicable existing regulations and regulation changes impacting the business globally. Minimum 4 years’ experience at a nationally recognized law firm advising clients in the financial services industry (level depends on years of experience). JD from an accredited law school and admitted to practice or willing to secure bar admission in Illinois. Drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements, experience with master netting agreements such as master repurchase agreements, master securities loan agreements and ISDA master agreements is preferred but not required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across inter-disciplinary teams to meet client needs. Exceptional writing and research skills, reflecting self-motivation, attention to detail and effective issue spotting. Knowledge of and familiarity with applicable banking, corporate, and securities laws and regulations, including one or more of the US Bank Holding Company Act, Dodd Frank Act (Title VII and/or the Volcker Rule), Basel III Capital Rules and ERISA.

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