Attorney- Equities

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

• Coordinating with front line units and legal partners for similar or related products and services in Global Markets and International.
• Coordinating and responding to queries from the business and other administrative and control functions on legal matters relating to or arising out of Sales and Trading functions for Global Markets and International.
• Coordinating and responding to Requests for Information/ Due Diligence Questionnaires received from clients and counterparties.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a documentation library for various forms, as well as retaining and indexing negotiation-related documents.
• Along with Compliance, providing guidance on the interpretation and implementation of laws, rules and regulations and Firm policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Identifying changes and impacts in regulations or market developments and updating the business and other functions.
• Engaging and managing outside counsel, as necessary
• Liaising with the litigation and regulatory investigations team as needed to address investigations, disputes and litigation matters.
• Sharing and assisting in the management of know-how with other members of the global legal team in all other regions (US, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific).
• Developing a relationship with the local lines of business as a trusted strategic partner to the business.
• Providing sophisticated and practical advice to the business.

• Experience with an internationally known law firm (or in house at an investment bank or similar financial services provider) with significant experience advising on commercial agreements, licensing, intellectual property and/or regulatory matters involving corporate, securities and banking law matters, with an emphasis on secondary trading markets.
• At least a basic understanding of U.S. equities market structure, with an emphasis on electronic trading and market access arrangements, as well as commission management services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - needs to be able to communicate effectively with senior management, business associates involved in sales and trading, and support colleagues.
• Sound judgment - needs to be able to measure risk/reward in a practical yet sound manner
• NY Bar
• Juris Doctor

• 3-5 years experience in the above referenced practice area.
• Knowledge of derivatives products and related documentation a plus.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly with clients, with at least a basic knowledge of US securities laws, rules, and regulations.