Trade Finance Counsel

BBVA

New York, United States
Base: $150,000 - $180,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Trade finance documentation review
Securitization facility negotiation
Legal research and analysis
The BBVA New York Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group, including the New York branch and an SEC-registered broker dealer

Job Summary

  • The BBVA New York Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group, including the New York branch and an SEC-registered broker dealer.
  • Primary duties include supporting trade finance and securitization activities, answering legal and regulatory questions, and reviewing documentation for various financial transactions.
  • The role requires at least 4 years of experience at a top law firm or in-house counsel at a leading financial institution, with a Juris Doctor and active New York law license.

Matching Summary

The BBVA New York Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group, including the New York branch and an SEC-registered broker dealer.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $180,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Generous employee benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trade finance documentation review
  • Securitization facility negotiation
  • Legal research and analysis
  • Corporate governance support
  • Lending transaction documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility for new legal areas
  • Interest in operational efficiency
  • Positive perspective and humor
  • Spanish language skills

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Juris Doctor from top law school
  • Active New York law license
  • Experience negotiating trade finance documentation

Work Rights

Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required

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