Legal, Associate Legal Counsel, Vice President

Job Purpose:

BTIG is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department as a Vice President, providing hands-on legal support for our fast-growing US Investment Banking and Capital Markets businesses. BTIG’s Legal Department provides legal counsel, support and advice to the firm’s global business activities and group. BTIG offers a dynamic, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you can build your career and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advise on a broad range of investment banking and capital markets transactions across multiple product groups
• Product coverage areas include: (i) Equity Capital Markets (including public offerings, private placements, PIPEs, ATMs), (ii) Debt Capital Markets (including advisory, loan arrangement, public and private offerings, convertibles), (iii) Mergers & Acquisitions (including fairness opinion work), (iv) SPACs (including initial public offerings and de-SPAC engagements) and (v) Corporate Services (including 10b5-1 plans, stock repurchase programs)
• Experience with public and private offerings, debt and loan financings, engagement letter drafting and negotiation, transaction structuring, NDAs, fairness opinions, securities laws, conflicts management, and transaction documentation across all product coverage areas
• Collaborate closely with investment banking management and internal compliance and provide outside legal counsel supervision.
• Apply comprehensive understanding of multiple function areas, acting as a subject matter expert and advisor to the various internal business groups.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor; admitted in good standing to the NY or CA bar
• Position is targeted to be in NYC or San Francisco
• 5-10 years with relevant experience at a leading law firm or financial institution, with a focus on capital markets and securities practice
• Significant experience with direct client interaction with financial services clients
• Ability to work across multiple product groups and industry coverage groups (including Healthcare, Industrials, TMT, Energy, Consumer, Real Estate, Financial Services)
• Ability to understand and be responsive to the business's needs and partner across control functions throughout the organization
• Business judgment and ability to assess legal and business risks, while providing practical advice
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with broker-dealer regulatory matters relevant to investment banking business
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
• Team player, mentor, confident and proactive

Important Notes:

• Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type
• No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful

About BTIG:

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Compensation: 

• BTIG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, years of applicable experience, skills, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and other business and organization needs.
• The current estimated base salary range for this role is $225,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year. Please note that certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus or overtime. 

Disclaimer: https://www.btig.com/disclaimer.aspx.