Senior Counsel, Capital Markets

Vanguard

. Serve as a primary legal advisor to Fixed Income research, trading, and portfolio management teams .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in securities law, particularly under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with a strong focus on fixed income instruments and capital markets transactions. Capable of providing practical, commercially minded legal advice in a fast-paced trading environment while effectively managing stakeholder relationships.

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Securities Act of 1933 ExpertiseSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 ExpertiseFixed Income Instruments KnowledgeCapital Markets Transactions ExperienceJuris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

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Hard Skills

Securities Law AdvisoryRegulatory ComplianceDrafting and NegotiationMarket Abuse AdvisoryTrading Restrictions AdvisoryCross-Border Investment AdvisoryMaterial Nonpublic Information (MNPI) ManagementFixed Income Trading KnowledgeInvestment Grade and High Yield Bonds FamiliaritySecuritization Experience

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsJudgmentCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommercial Mindedness

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership in U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Fixed Income MarketsCapital MarketsInvestment AdvisersAsset ManagersBroker-DealersFinancial InstitutionsUCITS FundsEmerging Markets DebtDistressed DebtRegulation S

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary legal advisor to Fixed Income research, trading, and portfolio management teams
Advise on securities law matters under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Advise on public and exempt offerings, resale restrictions, trading restrictions, market abuse, and insider trading
Advise on material nonpublic information, information barriers, and wall-crossings for private-side activities
Review and negotiate offering and transaction documents, including offering memoranda, purchase agreements, indentures, credit agreements, assignment documentation, and non-disclosure agreements
Advise on trading and market structure matters, including best execution, TRACE and other trade reporting obligations, Treasury market and fixed income regulatory developments, and trading counterparty documentation
Advise on cross-border investment and trading matters involving U.S., Canadian, UK, and European markets
Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments affecting fixed income funds
Help develop and maintain related policies, procedures, and training
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other Legal teams
Manage outside counsel as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Eligible for admission to the relevant state bar
Significant experience advising on the Securities Act of 1933, including registration requirements and exemptions, Rule 144A, Regulation S, and Rule 144
Significant experience advising on the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including antifraud provisions (Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5), insider trading, and MNPI
Demonstrated experience with fixed income instruments and markets, including how debt securities are issued, structured, traded, and settled
Familiarity with investment grade and high yield corporate bonds; U.S. Treasuries, agency debt, sovereign, and supranational debt; emerging markets debt; RMBS/CMBS; ABS, CLOs, structured products, and securitizations; bank loans and leveraged loans; private placements; Rule 144A and Regulation S securities; distressed debt and restructuring situations
Experience with capital markets transactions and fixed income trading and investment activities
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Judgment to give practical, commercially minded advice in a fast-paced trading environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience advising investment advisers, asset managers, broker-dealers, banks, or other financial institutions preferred
Experience directly supporting fixed income research and trading desks, portfolio managers, or investment management businesses nice to have
Experience advising UCITS funds and other non-U.S. investment vehicles nice to have
Experience advising on cross-border investment and trading matters involving UK and European markets nice to have
Sponsorship is not offered for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model enabling enhanced flexibility, in-person learning, collaboration, and connection
Learning and development opportunities
Mission-driven and collaborative culture