Provide legal advice and support to trading, treasury, and operations; draft, review, and negotiate ISDA, prime brokerage, and repo agreements; ensure regulatory compliance; manage transaction execution and legal risk; update documentation standards; collaborate with trading, compliance, and risk teams; monitor regulatory developments and participate in strategic projects.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Attorney to join our Sales and Trading team at Cantor Fitzgerald Securities. In this role, you will be an integral part of our legal team, providing expert advice and support to our trading, treasury, and business operations. Your primary focus will be on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex trading and financing agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team, offering a fast-paced environment and the chance to make a real impact on our business.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of trading and financing agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, and Master Repurchase Agreements.
- Provide legal counsel on trading, financing, and treasury transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, offering practical solutions.
- Support transaction execution by advising on contractual rights and obligations, and managing risk considerations.
- Assist in developing and enhancing legal documentation standards, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments, staying updated on industry trends and advising stakeholders accordingly.
- Collaborate with trading, treasury, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure a seamless and compliant business operation.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives, contributing legal expertise and insights.
- Maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with business and control functions.
- Stay organized and manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of legal services.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school with admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained at a leading law firm or a major financial institution.
- Strong experience in negotiating and documenting derivatives, securities financing, and trading-related transactions.
- Familiarity with ISDA documentation and industry-standard trading and financing agreements is essential.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with business and control functions.
- Experience advising broker-dealers, investment banks, or financial services firms is an advantage.
- Knowledge of securities, derivatives, financing, and treasury-related products and transactions is preferred.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to work, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
#LI-EM1
Cantor Fitzgerald New York, New York, USA Office
499 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Handle inbound calls and warm leads, consult customers on insurance needs, recommend appropriate coverages and products, and convert prospects into policyholders. The role includes paid training and Property and Casualty licensing support, customer relationship building, sales closing, and representing the Liberty Mutual brand. Employees must work a designated weekday and weekend schedule and maintain a compliant remote workspace with wired high-speed internet.
Top Skills:
PcWired High-Speed Internet
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Handle inbound calls and warm leads, consult customers on insurance needs, recommend appropriate Property and Casualty coverage, and convert prospects into policyholders. The role involves representing the Liberty Mutual brand, communicating persuasively, meeting sales goals, completing paid licensing training, and providing customer-focused service. Employees must work a specified weekday and weekend schedule and maintain a compliant home-office setup with wired high-speed internet.
Top Skills:
Pc ProficiencyWired High-Speed Internet
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales • Wearables • Design
Temporary Sales Associate serves as a front-line Coach brand ambassador, delivering personalized luxury retail service, styling customers, driving sales, and building client relationships. Responsibilities include meeting sales KPIs, using POS and clienteling tools, processing transactions, supporting online pickups, receiving shipments, replenishing merchandise, maintaining sales floor and stockroom standards, and collaborating with teammates. The role requires flexible scheduling, physical retail work, and participation in training and brand initiatives.
Top Skills:
Clienteling ToolsIpadMobile PosPosShort-Form VideoSocial Selling Platforms
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
