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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal counsel for corporate and investment banking, with a strong focus on trade finance documentation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate complex financial agreements effectively.
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Juris DoctorActive License To Practice Law In New YorkNegotiating Trade Finance DocumentationLegal ResearchCorporate Governance
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchNegotiating Trade Finance DocumentationNegotiating Corporate Finance DocumentationReviewing Legal DocumentationSecuritization ActivitiesCash Management AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceAnalyzing Legal DocumentationUnderstanding Banking LawsExperience With AI
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris DoctorActive License To Practice Law In New York
Industry Keywords
Corporate GovernanceTrade FinanceSecurities OfferingsAML/BSAVendor ContractingData ProtectionCybersecurityReal Estate FinanceEmployment LawStructured Trade Finance Products
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide counsel on legal and regulatory issues for BBVA's Corporate & Investment Banking Group
- Perform legal research
- Review documentation for financial transactions
- Present updates to senior management
- Manage corporate governance under the supervision of the General Counsel for CIB in the US
- Support trade finance activities, including receivables purchase and invoice discounting facilities, supply chain finance documentation, bilateral working capital facilities, reimbursement agreements, letters of credit, UCC financing statements, and other trade finance documentation
- Support distribution and syndication activities by reviewing and negotiating participation agreements, BBVA insurance policies, and related programs and agreements
- Support cash management business by drafting, negotiating, and reviewing account agreements, pledge and control agreements, pooling agreements, and other cash management agreements and products
- Support securitization activities, including negotiating securitization facilities, reviewing legal opinions, and regulatory compliance
- Answer legal and regulatory questions and provide day-to-day support to BBVA Group offices globally
- Review and analyze legal documentation for secured and unsecured lending transactions
- Represent the Legal Department in meetings with bank functions, senior management, and external stakeholders
- Advise on legal matters relevant to the New York office and CIB
- Work with other BBVA groups to update policies and procedures
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 4 years of experience at a top law firm or as in-house counsel at a leading financial institution
- Prior experience negotiating trade finance documentation
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment with respect to escalation, and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
- High degree of integrity and strong work ethic
- Timely follow-through on commitments
- A Juris Doctor from a top law school
- An active license to practice law in the State of New York
- Experience negotiating corporate finance documentation
- Flexibility and willingness to jump into unfamiliar legal terrain, including derivatives and trading, real estate finance, litigation, vendor contracting, employment, sustainability, cybersecurity, data protection, corporate reporting, trade finance, securities offerings and AML/BSA
- Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to banks
- Experience with AI in a professional setting is a plus
- Familiarity with Inventory Finance, Prepayment Agreements, Negotiable Instruments, and other structured trade finance products is a plus
- Spanish language skills are a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous employee benefits package
- Discretionary bonus