Legal Associate
Confidential · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Our client, a major bank, is looking to hire a Legal Associate in New York, NY.
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Pay Rate Range: $70-75/hr W2, based on experience
Responsibilities: Work location: midtown, NYCWork Schedule: fully onsite (please not apply if you cannot do 100% onsite)
Job Description:Legal Associate (Capital Markets Documentation)We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Associate to support the review, negotiation, and management of trading and confidentiality agreements for our institutional markets businesses. Responsibilities include assisting with repurchase agreements (MRAs/GMRAs), Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs), NDAs, account onboarding documentation, and related legal requests. The role will work closely with legal, business, operations, compliance, and risk teams to support client onboarding, regulatory initiatives, and documentation projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in financial services, capital markets, contracts, or legal documentation is preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional seeking exposure to fixed income, securities financing, and institutional trading products.
Responsibilities: J.D. or Bachelor's degree with relevant legal or financial services experience1-2 years of legal, contracts, compliance, or financial services experienceStrong drafting, problem-solving, and project management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systemsInterest in capital markets and financial products
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment OpportunityRussell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance EmploymentRussell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. xzbcwsv If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
Pay Rate Range: $70-75/hr W2, based on experience
Responsibilities: Work location: midtown, NYCWork Schedule: fully onsite (please not apply if you cannot do 100% onsite)
Job Description:Legal Associate (Capital Markets Documentation)We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Associate to support the review, negotiation, and management of trading and confidentiality agreements for our institutional markets businesses. Responsibilities include assisting with repurchase agreements (MRAs/GMRAs), Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs), NDAs, account onboarding documentation, and related legal requests. The role will work closely with legal, business, operations, compliance, and risk teams to support client onboarding, regulatory initiatives, and documentation projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in financial services, capital markets, contracts, or legal documentation is preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional seeking exposure to fixed income, securities financing, and institutional trading products.
Responsibilities: J.D. or Bachelor's degree with relevant legal or financial services experience1-2 years of legal, contracts, compliance, or financial services experienceStrong drafting, problem-solving, and project management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systemsInterest in capital markets and financial products
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment OpportunityRussell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance EmploymentRussell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. xzbcwsv If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Details
| Company | Confidential |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |
| Experience | permanent |