Securities Finance Attorney

Robert Half is partnering with a leading global financial services institution seeking a Mid‑Level Attorney to join its CIB Legal Markets team on a 6‑month secondment.

This high‑visibility role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross‑functional partners including Legal, Sales, Trading, Compliance, Risk, and Technology on a wide range of securities financing and capital markets matters.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, market‑facing legal environment within a premier financial institution.

New York, NY (Onsite)

Full‑Time | 40 hrs/week

Target Start: April 2026

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $90–$125 per hour

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a range of securities financing documents, including:

– Master Repurchase Agreements (MRAs)

– Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements

– Term sheets for bespoke transactions

– Guarantees, NDAs, and related documentation

• Provide regulatory and legal guidance on applicable rules and industry requirements

• Support new product initiatives (e.g., intraday repo leveraging blockchain, sponsored repo structures)

• Assess netting, collateral enforceability, and risk considerations

• Manage outside counsel relationships

• Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Trading, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years post‑JD experience at a law firm or financial institution

• Experience with securities financing documentation strongly preferred

• Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills

• High attention to detail and strong professional judgment

• Ability to manage multiple matters independently

• JD required; must meet NY licensing requirements before the start date

• Must be able to complete and pass a conflicts clearance