Responsibilities: - Supporting the Group Dispute Resolution ("GDR") Litigation & Legal Investigations team, the Vice President isresponsible for the execution and management of:
- Litigation & Arbitration:Managing the day-to-day progression of litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory/law enforcement proceedings.
- Investigations:Conducting and coordinating internal investigations and managing the collection and preservation of evidence.
- Subpoena Management:Overseeing the end-to-end process for subpoena compliance and responding to information requests.
- Advisory Support:Providing proactive legal advice and support to business lines and control functions regarding potential legal risks.
- Project Management:Leading litigation-related operational projects, including e-discovery workflows, document retention protocols, and cross-border data privacy coordination.
- Outside Counsel Management:Supervising outside counsel on specific matters to ensure adherence to budget, timelines, and strategic objectives.
- Reporting:Assisting in the preparation of litigation metrics and risk reports for management review.
Minimum Required Qualifications: - J.D. and Admission to New York State Bar.
- Minimum 46 years' experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, or regulatory enforcement in private practice and/or the public sector.
- Proven experience managing complex legal processes and multi-faceted projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative on assigned matters.
Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred not required: experience handling matters for financial institutions, either in-house or in private practice
FINRA Registrations Required: CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person: While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $200,000 to $250,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.
