In-house legal Structured Notes (ED or VP)

Robert Walters have partnered with a prestigious global financial institution who is seeking to hire a Structured Notes Lawyer to join its highly respected Global Markets legal team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in structured notes, particularly with a focus on equities, into a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment that values continuous learning and professional development.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive transactional advice to the structured notes business with a primary focus on equities, ensuring all aspects of structuring, negotiation, documentation, and execution are expertly managed.
• Draft and review Non-Exempt and Exempt product documentation including Final Terms and Issuer Summaries in accordance with Prospectus Regulation requirements.
• Advise on retail structured securities offerings across various jurisdictions such as Switzerland, France, Italy, Nordics, and other core European markets, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and best market practices.
• Collaborate closely with third-party distributors and manage associated documentation for cross-border distribution by private banks, addressing requirements under MiFID II, PRIIPS, Retail Investment Strategy, and related frameworks.
• Analyse third-party distribution activities into multiple geographies, identifying risks related to local law, regulations, listing obligations, and filing requirements.
• Apply knowledge of ISDA equity and rates definitions to support both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet Notes programmes as required.
• Work alongside senior legal management, compliance teams, and business leaders to ensure efficient implementation of new products or initiatives in line with internal governance processes.
• Interpret regulatory changes impacting the structured notes business and educate stakeholders on their application within the organisation.
• Contribute proactively to process improvements or enhancements in methods of working within the legal department.

What you need to be successful?

• Background gained from either a reputable law firm transactional department or an established in-house legal team within financial services. Preferred E&W qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE.

• Demonstrated expertise in Prospectus Regulation with proven ability to construct both Non-Exempt and Exempt product documentation including Final Terms and Issuer Summaries for equity-linked products.
• Extensive experience advising on retail structured securities offerings across multiple European jurisdictions such as Switzerland, France, Italy, Nordics; adept at ensuring compliance with local regulations and best market practice.
• Proven track record working with third-party distributors on cross-border distribution by private banks; deep understanding of MiFID II, PRIIPS, Retail Investment Strategy requirements.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing third-party distribution into various geographies while managing risks related to local law, regulatory obligations, listing rules, and filing requirements.
• Familiarity with ISDA equity and rates definitions as well as their application within both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet Notes programmes is advantageous.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product governance requirements under MiFID II; experience collaborating closely with senior legal management, compliance professionals, and business leaders for effective implementation of new products or initiatives.

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