Attorney II - Attorney II - Debt Capital Markets
New York, New York
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Job Description:
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Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing legal counsel on products, services, and regulatory matters related to the Global Banking's Debt Capital Markets business.Key responsibilities include reviewing legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, performing legal research, and communicating legal advice to internal partners. Job expectations include directing the work of outside counsel on related matters and coordinating the work of Paralegals or other Legal staff.
Responsibilities:
Provides legal support to Bank of America's Debt Capital Markets Group
Provides legal support on a variety of debt offerings, including private placements
Advises the Debt Capital Markets group on accounting, legal or business due diligence issues, and working with syndicate on all aspects of execution, including regulatory issues
Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as engagement letters, underwriting agreements, offering documents, and legal opinions for debt offerings and liability management transactions
Engages in policy development relating to the execution of debt capital market transactions and participates in various industry organizations, which review and comment on regulatory rule-making.
Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations surrounding debt securities offerings and liability management transactions and products
Communicates concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice
Analyzes complex legal issues and implications on matters of significant impact to the Global Banking business
Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations surrounding debt securities offerings and liability management transactions and products
Drafts and reviews bank policies affecting a line of business, function or product
Coordinates the work of outside legal counsel on transactions and related projects
Develops a deep understanding of the Global Banking Line of Business, building strong collaborative relationships with business, Risk, Compliance, and other control partners
Advises and assists in the identification, escalation, and resolution of potential legal issues or concerns presenting economic harm and/or legal, compliance, operational, strategic, reputational and or other key risk
Skills:
Advisory
Influence
Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Risk Management
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Issue Management
Legal Drafting and Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Executive Presence
Legal Structures and Legal Forms
Problem Solving
Required Qualifications:
JD degree
5+ years' experience in capital markets (in-house or law firm)
Strong securities (1933 Act and 1934 Act) background
Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related field
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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