Corporate Counsel - Leading Global Bank
larson maddoxJersey City, NJ
Corporate Counsel - Leading Global Bank
larson maddoxJersey City, NJSenior L5
Commercial BankingInternational, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit IntermediationOffices of Lawyers
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Corporate Counsel New York, NY | Hybrid Schedule | Exceptional Work-Life Balance A leading international financial institution is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its U.S. legal team. This is a unique opportunity to support a sophisticated global banking platform at the intersection of trade finance, working capital solutions, cash management, and structured finance. Unlike many in-house banking legal roles that are heavily focused on regulatory or governance matters, this position sits directly alongside revenue-generating business units and provides meaningful exposure to complex domestic and cross-border transactions that support multinational corporates and financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate receivables purchase facilities, invoice discounting arrangements, supply chain finance programs, letters of credit, reimbursement agreements, and other trade finance documentation
- Support distribution and syndication transactions, including participation agreements and related transaction documents
- Advise the business on a wide range of cash management products, including account agreements, control agreements, pledged account structures, liquidity solutions, and treasury management arrangements
- Support securitization and structured finance transactions, including facilities backed by receivables and other asset classes
- Partner directly with front-office professionals on transaction structuring, execution, and risk management matters
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance on complex cross-border transactions and financing activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders across North America, Europe, Latin America, and AsiaIdeal Background 4+ years of legal experience at a top law firm or leading financial institution
- Experience with trade finance, structured finance, asset-based lending, receivables finance, corporate lending, warehouse lending, or cash management products
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
- Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Interest in developing deep expertise within a highly specialized and growing area of financial services
- Why This Opportunity Stands OutJoin a highly respected international financial institution with a significant global presence
- Work on sophisticated, cross-border transactions supporting multinational clients
- Gain exposure to a unique blend of trade finance, treasury management, securitization, and structured lending matters
- Partner directly with experienced business leaders and front-office teams
- Broad transaction exposure without the unpredictability often associated with private practice
- Lifestyle & Culture
This role offers the rare combination of sophisticated banking transactions and a sustainable lifestyle. The legal team is known for its collaborative culture, manageable workflow, and genuine commitment to work-life balance.
Hybrid work environment
Predictable business-hours schedule, typically a true 9-5 Schedule
Limited weekend work and minimal fire-drill culture
Strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development, and long-term career growth
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to leave the billable hour model behind while continuing to work on complex, high-profile transactions within a premier global financial institution.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Commercial Banking
Posted
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