NEW: In-House - Legal Counsel, Capital Markets/FINRA (Chicago or Remote)

Job Description

About the Position:

Our client, a fast-growing, full-service investment bank, is seeking a junior to mid-level capital markets attorney to support its loan trading business (remote optional). The person in this position will serve as the primary legal owner for the firm’s loan trading and related financing activities and will have strong broker-dealer experience.

Highlights

• Strong growth potential

• Collaborative, non-hierarchical legal team culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as day-to-day legal support for loan trading products, including whole loan sales, participations, and warehouse facilities

• Draft and negotiate engagement letters and related transaction documentation

• Identify conflicts and disclosure issues and coordinate with Compliance and control functions

• Help design and follow scalable legal and documentation processes

Required Experience:

• 2-6 years of experience in a broker-dealer, capital markets, or regulated financial services environment

• Working knowledge of FINRA / SEC requirements as applied to transactions

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

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