Deutsche Bank
Derivatives Legal Counsel and Negotiator - Assistant Vice President
Deutsche Bank, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Derivatives Legal Counsel and Negotiator – Assistant Vice President
Job Title
Derivatives Legal Counsel and Negotiator
Overview
The role is responsible for providing legal support to Deutsche Bank’s derivatives trading business. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will be to draft, review, negotiate and facilitate the timely execution of master agreements and other trading documentation. You will also provide thorough and thoughtful legal advice to key internal stakeholders, engage directly with the Bank’s diverse client base, and actively manage legal and regulatory risk. You will use analytical skills to conduct client due diligence and advise on the enforceability of collateral arrangements and close‑out netting.
What We Offer You
A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in‑office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
Draft, review and negotiate trading documentation with the Bank’s clients, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Repurchase Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements, Cleared Derivatives Execution Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements and other ancillary documents
Manage your individual pipeline of negotiations and the delivery of legal services in coordination with other members of the legal team
Liaise with and advise other internal departments (i.e., credit, risk, compliance, operations, treasury, tax, etc.) as necessary for approvals and feedback
Assist with both Legal‑specific and Bank‑wide ad‑hoc projects
Perform administrative and record‑keeping tasks in accordance with the Bank’s policies, systems and procedures
Skills You’ll Need
Juris Doctorate law degree
Transactional or negotiation experience (3+ years for Assistant Vice President) with a strong preference for experience with the trading documentation listed above
Excellent legal analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate legal advice and analysis to both legal professionals and non‑legal colleagues
Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple competing priorities using a professional disposition
Technology savvy with interest in applying/utilizing/developing artificial intelligence systems
Skills That Will Help You Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with the Business and manager to establish priorities and meet deadlines
Highly organized and able to work in an efficient manner
A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Jacksonville, FL office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position in Jacksonville is $78,000 to $120,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
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Derivatives Legal Counsel and Negotiator
Overview
The role is responsible for providing legal support to Deutsche Bank’s derivatives trading business. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will be to draft, review, negotiate and facilitate the timely execution of master agreements and other trading documentation. You will also provide thorough and thoughtful legal advice to key internal stakeholders, engage directly with the Bank’s diverse client base, and actively manage legal and regulatory risk. You will use analytical skills to conduct client due diligence and advise on the enforceability of collateral arrangements and close‑out netting.
What We Offer You
A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in‑office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
Draft, review and negotiate trading documentation with the Bank’s clients, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Repurchase Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements, Cleared Derivatives Execution Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements and other ancillary documents
Manage your individual pipeline of negotiations and the delivery of legal services in coordination with other members of the legal team
Liaise with and advise other internal departments (i.e., credit, risk, compliance, operations, treasury, tax, etc.) as necessary for approvals and feedback
Assist with both Legal‑specific and Bank‑wide ad‑hoc projects
Perform administrative and record‑keeping tasks in accordance with the Bank’s policies, systems and procedures
Skills You’ll Need
Juris Doctorate law degree
Transactional or negotiation experience (3+ years for Assistant Vice President) with a strong preference for experience with the trading documentation listed above
Excellent legal analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate legal advice and analysis to both legal professionals and non‑legal colleagues
Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple competing priorities using a professional disposition
Technology savvy with interest in applying/utilizing/developing artificial intelligence systems
Skills That Will Help You Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with the Business and manager to establish priorities and meet deadlines
Highly organized and able to work in an efficient manner
A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Jacksonville, FL office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position in Jacksonville is $78,000 to $120,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
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