Trade Finance Counsel

The BBVA New York Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group ("CIB"), which includes the New York branch of BBVA (a Spanish bank) and an SEC-registered broker dealer. The successful candidate will provide counsel on legal and regulatory issues, perform legal research, review documentation for financial transactions, present updates to senior management and manage corporate governance, primarily in support of CIB under the supervision of the General Counsel for CIB in the US.

Primary Duties

• Support trade finance activities, including drafting and review of receivables purchase and invoice discounting facilities, supply chain finance documentation, bilateral working capital facilities, reimbursement agreements, letters of credit, participation agreements, UCC financing statements, and other trade finance documentation.
• Support securitization activities, including negotiating securitization facilities for receivables and other asset classes, reviewing legal opinions, and regulatory compliance (experience with EU securitization regulations is a plus).
• Answer legal and regulatory questions and provide day-to-day support to the BBVA Group, whether for the New York office or globally, engaging colleagues in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
• Review and analyze legal documentation in all stages of secured and unsecured lending transactions, including credit agreements, guarantees, security documents, NDAs, commitment letters and engagement letters.
• Represent the Legal Department in meetings across various bank functions with senior management and external stakeholders. Advise on all legal matters relevant to the US CIB operations.

Required Qualifications

Desired Skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $150,000 to $180,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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