Job Description :
Provide legal counsel and support to the corporate lending and international private banking divisions of the organization.
Requirements :
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing U.S. attorney, with in-house experience at an international bank or financial services institution, or at a national / regional law firm.
- Active membership with the Florida Bar; U.S. J.D. required.
- Fluency in Spanish & English
- Experience in financing on behalf of financial institutions, including bilateral, club deal, syndicated, participated, trade finance, and factoring transactions.
- Familiarity with international banking services and products offered by financial institutions, including investments and relevant regulations (e.
g., Regulation S, Regulation R, Securities Act, Exchange Act).
- Broad legal background encompassing review and negotiation of vendor agreements, referral agreements, non-disclosure agreements, term sheets, commitment letters, and litigation support (subpoena and legal process responses).
- Proficiency in U.S. banking regulations, particularly those pertaining to the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, the Federal Reserve, U.
S. Department of Treasury, OFAC, BSA / AML, and federal and state privacy laws.
Knowledge of ISDA Master Agreements and schedules, LSTA forms, BAFT forms, and other financial instruments and products.
Ascendo is a certified minority-owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.
Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.