Capital Markets Private Markets Attorney

Morgan Stanley Wealth Managements Legal and Compliance Division is seeking to hire a Vice President to provide legal coverage for its Capital Markets and Private Markets businesses. Specifically the attorney will focus on the Firms growing Private Securities transactional business and provide other support to the Capital Markets businesses. The position will be based in Purchase NY.

The lawyer will be part of a team of seven capital markets lawyers reporting to the head of the Capital Markets legal team. The Capital Markets business is responsible for new issue distribution of a wide range of securities products including structured products; fixed income equity options OTC derivatives FX futures and precious metals trading in the secondary markets; and sales coverage for the Firms financial advisors. The lawyer will have significant interaction with the various business units and will work closely with the other lawyers on the team. The team is part of a broader group of advisory attorneys covering Morgan Stanley Wealth Managements products and services and the role will involve coordination with attorneys covering the other businesses as well as with attorneys supporting Morgan Stanleys other divisions.

The Firms Private Markets business operates as part of the Investment Solutions business within Wealth particular the position is expected to involve analyzing reviewing negotiating structuring and approving matters in connection with the ongoing expansion of the Firms private securities trading businesses and will involve coordination with Equity Zen personnel MSWMs newly acquired private markets affiliate.
In addition the attorney will advise on various business projects both independently and in coordination with other team members as necessary in connection with the teams coverage of the Firms various lines. The attorney will also work closely with Compliance Risk and the business units.

The attorney will work closely with the Executive Director lawyer on the team who supports the Private Markets business and will also be called upon to support aspects of the broader Capital Markets business with one or more of the Executive Director or Vice President lawyers in the group. The following is an illustrative non-exhaustive list of the types of responsibilities that the successful candidate will be closely involved in:

> Working on transactions involving customer purchases sales or crossing of private securities in the secondary market
> Advising on the range of services offered through the private markets trading desk including direct share transfers limited partnership liquidity and SPV creation and trading among others as well as the operation and expansion of the desk and associated policies and procedures
> Integration of the recently acquired Equity Zen business into the Firms Private Markets ecosystem
> Reviewing and negotiating private securities transactional agreements and third-party platform documents
> Advising on complex trading strategies by high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients
> Advising on regulatory changes technology and operational builds policies and procedures audits and regulatory exams and inquiries
> Reviewing and interpreting relevant statutes rules and regulations applicable to Wealth Management products and services
> Maintaining form agreements and disclosures as well as working on discrete projects and other matters as appropriate
> Reviewing marketing materials and presentations
> J.D. required.
> A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a top-quality law firm and/or in-house experience preferably with a financial services firm (including a bank broker-dealer or private equity fund).
> Experience with capital markets and securities legal work in particular private equity or other illiquid asset classes.
> Experience with co-investments direct investments and/or secondary transactions in private securities.
> Experience reviewing and interpreting statutes rules and regulations with knowledge of U.S. securities laws (including Securities Act of 1933 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and associated FINRA rules).
> Experience on broker-dealer/FINRA matters a plus along with related experience with applicable ERISA and tax issues.
> Candidates should have experience in complex transactions and projects and must be able to work independently when needed and also collaborate with cross functional groups.

Skills desired
> Professional maturity confidence presence and initiative
> Excellent judgment and analytical skills
> Excellent oral and written communication skills
> Strong interpersonal skills
> Strong management and administrative skills
> Teamwork and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
> Fluency in Copilot and other AI applications

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120000 and $205000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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