Structured Finance Lawyer - Job level - Vice President
Structured Finance Lawyer - Job level - Vice President
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Job Description
Were seeking someone to join our team as a Structured Finance Lawyer in Legal and Compliance to advise on several different asset classes including credit rates and FX. The actual tasks that the candidate will be involved in will vary from time to time depending on business strategy and initiatives.
Team Profile
The lawyers and other professionals of the Legal & Compliance Division (LCD) provide a wide range of services to our business units. They might help to structure a complex and sensitive cross-border transactions; advise on a new product introduction; develop a training program; or manage or diffuse actual or potential disputes. They preserve the Firms invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the Firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements around the world. They also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Firms businesses.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services. The Firms employees serve clients worldwide including corporations governments and individuals from more than 1200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career a place for people to learn to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
What will you be doing
- Providing legal advice on structured finance transactions including credit derivatives structured derivative transactions financing transactions (including loans repos and TRSs) and structured note issuances (including repackagings).
- Providing legal advice on new/existing products including:
- Advising on development of new product structures for distribution in EMEA focusing on management of legal and reputation risk.
- Assessing and advising on UK and EU legal and regulatory requirements including monitoring and advising on developments.
- Advising on restructuring and unwinds of existing transactions and products.
- Helping with the development of template documentation.
- Assisting with legal questions arising in respect of bespoke transactions.
- Other ad-hoc queries which may include reviewing other types of documentation including e.g. venue access agreements services agreements or broker agreements.
In addition the Fixed Income Legal team often supports divisional or firm wide initiatives so the candidate will have an opportunity to work on a varied set of issues beyond fixed income transactions.
What were looking for:
- A Lawyer with strong derivatives trading and structured finance transactions.
- Experience in credit derivatives would be preferred but not essential.
- England and Wales qualified.
- Good knowledge of EU/UK financial services regulation.
- At least 5-8 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
Where will you be working
This role is based in 20 Bank Street London. The office attendance for this role is typically four days per week.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
