Equity Trading and Markets Lawyer

About the position

We are looking for an Equity Trading and Markets Lawyer to join our Legal team. You will be a trusted advisor to our Global Markets division, focusing on legal and regulatory issues impacting equity trading, equity-linked products, and capital markets transactions. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balance commercial objectives with regulatory obligations, and enjoy working closely with both legal and business stakeholders to solve complex problems. This position is based in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues relating to equity trading and markets activities, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, structured products, and secondary market transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents, underwriting agreements, master trading agreements, ISDAs, and related disclosure materials.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and stock exchange rules; monitor evolving regulatory frameworks including Regulation NMS, Regulation ATS, and SRO rules.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Credit teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across equity transactions.
• Work closely with bankers, traders, issuers, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to manage transaction flow and execute deals efficiently.
• Develop and maintain internal policies and training programs on equity markets regulations and trading compliance.
• Monitor changes in U.S. securities laws, exchange rules, and global market structures; provide thought leadership and practical guidance to business units.
• Support internal teams in managing regulatory inquiries, audits, enforcement actions, and litigation related to equity market activities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; member in good standing of a relevant U.S. state bar (New York strongly preferred).
• 4+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm, financial institution, or regulator, focusing on equity markets, securities, or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws and regulations (e.g., Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation NMS, Regulation ATS, FINRA rules, and exchange/clearing rules).
• Experience negotiating transactional and trading agreements, comfort with financial terms in equity products, and familiarity with derivatives and structured equity products.
• Excellent legal and business judgment, strong communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Structured, intellectually curious, agile, and able to balance risk with commercial priorities.
• Collaborative, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships and work seamlessly with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups