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VICE PRESIDENT - COUNSEL (US PRIME BROKERAGE & ELECTRONIC EXECUTION) (JOB NUMBER: LEG000598)
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<p><b>Business Overview:</b></p>
<p> The Group Legal N.A., Global Markets team provides transactional, structural, advisory and documentation support for BNPP’s Global Market businesses in North and Latin America and Canada, including with respect to Equity Derivatives, QIS, ISDA master agreements and other derivatives trading documentation.</p>
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<p>The team is seeking an attorney for a permanent role to join the Equity Derivatives (EQD) Legal Team within Global Markets Americas Legal. Will consider internal mobility candidates from offices outside of New York.</p>
<p><b> Candidate Success Factors:</b></p>
<p> Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:</p>
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<li>Results and Impact</li>
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<li>Able to influence peers and team.</li>
<li>Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.</li>
<li>Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. </li>
<li>Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.</li>
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<li>Leadership and Collaboration:</li>
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<li>Creates trust with colleagues.</li>
<li>Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.</li>
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<li>Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: </li>
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<li>Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.</li>
<li>Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. </li>
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<li>Compliance Culture and Conduct: </li>
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<li>Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.</li>
<li>Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.</li>
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<p><b>Responsibilities: </b></p>
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<li>Following the integration of the execution and prime brokerage business from Deutsche Bank as well as the acquisition of the remainder of the Exane equity research business, to provide legal advice and counsel to each of the (a) Cash Equities Execution business, (b) Equity Research business, and (c) Prime Services business, in each case, in NYC and support this CIB – Global Markets business line;</li>
<li>Provide legal counsel as well as regulatory and strategic guidance;</li>
<li>Coordinate and collaborate with external counsel to ensure internal client needs and transactional opportunities are properly resourced;</li>
<li>Advise the Cash Equities Execution and Research business lines on the federal securities laws and related regulations relating to these businesses; and</li>
<li>Advise and, as necessary, draft, review and/or negotiate transactional agreement, including, but not limited to, prime brokerage and margin lending master agreements, electronic trading agreements, and other bespoke commercial documentation;</li>
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<p><b>Minimum Required Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>Law degree from an accredited law school;</li>
<li>Admission to New York bar;</li>
<li>5+ years of experience practicing corporate or commercial law;</li>
<li>Superior academic credentials;</li>
<li>Experience advising on legal and regulatory issues relating to an equities trading business; and</li>
<li>Familiarity with the federal securities laws, including the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act.</li>
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<p><b> Preferred Qualifications: </b></p>
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<li>Prior experience in an in-house environment;</li>
<li>Experience advising a Cash Equities Execution business as well as an Equity Research business on relevant securities laws;</li>
<li>Experience with prime brokerage agreements and electronic trading agreements;</li>
<li>Familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to act independently yet possess judgment to recognize when to escalate issues for review, guidance and/or resolution;</li>
<li>Exceptional professionalism and a strong work ethic; and</li>
<li>Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work with internal stakeholders and colleagues to contribute ideas, identify opportunities and contribute to correct outcomes.</li>
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<p><b>FINRA Registrations Required:</b> </p>
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<li>Not Applicable</li>
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<p><b>CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): </b></p>
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<li>Not Applicable</li>
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<p><b>SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:</b></p>
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<li>Not Applicable</li>
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<p><i>The expected starting salary range for this position is between $182,000 to $243,000 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.</i></p>
<p><i> 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.</i></p>
<p><i> This application will remain open until a candidate has been selected for the role. There is no specific application timeline.</i></p>
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<p><b>About BNP Paribas:</b></p>
<p> BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.</p>
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<p> As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose - to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential.</p>
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<p>BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World - https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/</p>
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<p><b><i> BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.</i></b></p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Primary Location</b></h2><b>:</b> US-NY-New York
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job Type</b></h2><b>:</b> Standard / Permanent
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job</b></h2><b>:</b> MISCELLANEOUS
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<b> Education Level</b><b>:</b> Master Degree or equivalent (> 4 years)
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<b> Experience Level</b><b>:</b> At least 5 years
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Schedule</b></h2><b>:</b> Full-time
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<b> Entity</b><b>:</b> BNP Paribas CIB
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