Provides legal support to trading, treasury, and business operations by drafting and negotiating ISDA, prime brokerage, and repurchase agreements. Advises on trading, financing, and treasury transactions; ensures regulatory compliance; identifies and mitigates legal risks; develops documentation standards; monitors regulatory developments; and collaborates with business, compliance, risk, and control teams on transactions and strategic initiatives.
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities is seeking a talented Sales & Trading Attorney to join its CF Securities:Legal Non-IP team. In this role you will be a key member of the legal group, delivering expert advice and support to trading, treasury, and business operations. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to manage risk and drive strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, and Master Repurchase Agreements.
- Advise on trading, financing, and treasury transactions to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Support transaction execution by clarifying contractual rights, obligations, and risk considerations.
- Develop and enhance legal documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business units on industry trends.
- Collaborate with trading, treasury, compliance, and risk management teams for seamless operations.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives, providing legal expertise.
- Communicate effectively with business and control functions to align legal solutions.
- Manage multiple priorities and deliver timely legal services.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 4–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a leading law firm or major financial institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and documenting derivatives, securities financing, and trading transactions.
- Strong familiarity with ISDA documentation and industry‑standard trading agreements.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage high‑volume workloads and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build effective relationships with business and control functions.
- Experience advising broker‑dealers, investment banks, or financial services firms (preferred).
- Knowledge of securities, derivatives, financing, and treasury products and transactions.
- Collaborative, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Cantor Fitzgerald New York, New York, USA Office
499 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022
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