OverviewSusquehanna has a job opportunity available for a securities trading attorney to join our in-house counsel/legal team. In this role, you will focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to the trading and financing of securities and other exchange-traded and OTC financial products (clearing agreements, ISDAs, MSLAs, GMRAs, MCAs, etc.). Your role will be that of a liaison, strategizing with trading desks, operations, compliance, tax and other colleagues on a comprehensive array of issues that are as diverse and multifaceted as our continually evolving business.
In this role, you will
- Provide frontline legal support to various trading desks within Susquehanna
- Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee prime brokerage, clearing, direct market access, ISDAs, trade confirmations and various other trading-related agreements
- Oversee and coordinate outside counsel on an ad hoc basis
What we’re looking for
- Minimum of 5-7 years of securities trading related legal experience required, experience in financial services industry preferred
- Must possess strong negotiation skills
- Strong organization, effective planning, problem solving, and analytical skills required
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of management and outside counsel
- Must exhibit initiative in obtaining information needed to proceed with projects and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations or urgent requests that may arise with little or no notice
- Must possess discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information and safeguard such information appropriately
- Ability to exhibit independent judgment when evaluating projects or assignment needs
- Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Willingness to work additional and flexible hours on occasion
- Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future
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