Equity Derivatives/Structured Products Attorney

Nomura's Legal department is a dynamic and collaborative team committed to providing exceptional legal support. With expertise in various areas of law, we ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and protect our clients' interests. Join our forward-thinking department and make an impact in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Business on the structuring, sale, negotiation, documentation, and execution of a wide range of equity products, with a primary focus on OTC equity derivatives and swaps, cash and synthetic prime brokerage, equity and fund-linked loans, structured notes, and proprietary indices.
• Advise and assist in the creation, structuring, regulatory analysis, and launch of new products and businesses.
• Interpret, educate, and assist with the implementation of regulatory changes that impact Equities businesses.
• Advise the Business, Risk, Compliance, and others internally regarding legal and regulatory issues, developments, and risks relating to Equities businesses.
• Assist with ongoing advocacy efforts relating to regulatory changes impacting Equities businesses.

Requirements

• Strong experience with equity products, including OTC derivatives and swaps.
• Familiarity with ISDA and other industry documentation.
• Familiarity with corporate, securities, creditor, finance, and bankruptcy laws and related issues.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to business needs.
• Strong team player.

Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect).

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $280,000 - $350,000 per year.

Benefits

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About Nomura

Nomura is a global investment bank specialized in mortgage and asset-backed securities.