Director, Managing Counsel

The Company is seeking a Director, Managing Counsel to join its legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on a wide range of broker-dealer and bank services, with a focus on institutional trading of equity and fixed income securities, originations of various financial instruments, and the offering of outsourced trading services. This role involves not only advising on legal, regulatory, and reputational issues but also working closely with business, credit, risk, and compliance partners. The Director, Managing Counsel will be expected to have a deep understanding of current regulatory issues, the ability to provide strategic legal advice, and a commitment to staying informed about legal trends in the financial services industry. Applicants for the Director, Managing Counsel position at the company should hold a JD and be admitted to the NY Bar. A minimum of 10 years' of experience in a law firm and/or large financial institution, specifically covering fixed income and equity sales and trading activities, is required. The role demands strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage a busy environment and oversee the retention of outside counsel. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to monitoring and interpreting proposed regulations and their impact on the business, and will be adept at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and other documents.