Job Description

The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Capital Markets Legal Team. We are looking for an individual who can work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and collegial team environment. This attorney will support the Global Capital Markets (GCM) business line (including the Debt Capital Markets Group and other related business teams), will be responsible for a variety of transactions and related regulatory matters. Preferred candidates will have 5-8 years of corporate finance experience, with demonstrated recent experience providing guidance in some or all of the following areas: investment grade and high yield debt securities origination and secondary trading, securities laws and related SEC and FINRA Rules, repurchase and securities lending transactions, and private placements.

Successful candidates for positions in the U.S. Bank Law Division consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They build trusting relationships that allow the business to make well-informed decisions. Meaningful collaboration and investment in the development of the Law Division are expected from successful candidates.

Responsibilities

- Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders who originate and underwrite public and private debt securities issuances (investment grade and high yield debt)

- Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation on a wide variety of capital markets transactions including public offerings, 144A/Reg S transactions, private placements and liability management transactions

- Work closely with the front office to support the real-time execution of capital markets transactions

- Advise business units and other support partners (Compliance, Risk Management, etc.) regarding securities laws and regulations, SEC/FINRA Rules and related risks

- Stay abreast of relevant market, legal and regulatory developments

- Assist in training business units regarding legal risks and regulatory changes, including advising on regulatory change projects relating to securities sales and trading

- Become familiar with relevant U.S. Bank policies and procedures, ranging from AML/KYC matters to onboarding foreign investors

- Work closely with business lines and support partners to ensure continuous compliance with laws, regulations and policies

Additional Responsibilities May Include

- Advise on secondary market trading matters

- Negotiate securities trading agreements, including securities lending and repurchase agreements

- Review debt private placements engagement letters and related documentation

- Participate in trade group working groups on relevant matters

Basic Qualifications
- Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Five to eight years of relevant experience
- Thorough and current knowledge of laws and regulations impacting the subject matter and/or business line supported by the attorney
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Strong commitment to client service

Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $148,495.00 - $174,700.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.