Attorney - Investment Banking and Capital Markets
About the role
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Responsibilities
- Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
- Assess legal risk, provide legal advice, and/or assist in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company
- Keep abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice
- Prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, perform legal research and analysis, and maintain files and records
- Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters
- Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
- Eight years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings
- Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
- Able to work autonomously without close supervision
- Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Qualifications
- Corporate securities experience at a large law firm, with substantial experience in equity capital markets
- Some experience with M&A
- Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation
Pay
The annual base salary for this position is $192,000 - $230,000.
Schedule
This role requires in-office presence and may be based in Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA. Remote work is not available for this position.