Bank of America

Experienced Capital Markets Attorney to support the retail sales and trading broker-dealer activities of Merrill Lynchs Global Wealth and Investments Solutions group.. Providing primary legal support to Merrills broker-dealer sales and trading businesses for Equities and Fixed Income.. + Providing secondary legal support to Merrills Equities and FICC OTC derivatives businesses.. + Advising the business on SEC, FINRA, MSRB and SRO laws, rules and regulations, with a particular focus on broker-dealer rules and regulations applicable to transactions with retail investors.. + Advising the businesses on CFTC rules and regulations and ISDA transaction documentation.

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Attorney - Capital Markets New York, New York;Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina **Job Description:** At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. Were devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! Experienced Capital Markets Attorney to support the retail sales and trading broker-dealer activities of Merrill Lynchs Global Wealth and Investments Solutions group. **Primary responsibilities include:** + Providing primary legal support to Merrills broker-dealer sales and trading businesses for Equities and Fixed Income. + Providing secondary legal support to Merrills Equities and FICC OTC derivatives businesses. + Advising the business on SEC, FINRA, MSRB and SRO laws, rules and regulations, with a particular focus on broker-dealer rules and regulations applicable to transactions with retail investors. + Advising the businesses on CFTC rules and regulations and ISDA transaction documentation. + Counseling the business on disclosure, transaction reporting and best execution matters. + Advising the business on regulatory matters pertaining to the above. + Participating in the review, policy and governance processes related to the above, working with business, risk and compliance partners across the organization. **Qualifications:** + A minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney. + Prior experience advising U.S. broker-dealers on sales and trading businesses is required. + Prior in-house experience is preferred. + Detail-oriented, strong analytical and organizational skills. + Critical thinker and an effective communicator who can collaborate with others. + Willingness and ability to tackle new subject matters and develop new areas of expertise. + Team player with an ability to multitask, balance competing demands, and provide practical and actionable advice in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate and apply complex concepts clearly and effectively to practical situations. + In-depth knowledge of U.S. securities laws and broker-dealer rules and regulations pertaining to trading and transaction reporting. **Shift:** 1st shift (United States of America) **Hours Per Week:** 40 Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates. To view the "EEO is the Law" poster, CLICK HERE ( . To view the "EEO is the Law" Supplement, CLICK HERE ( . Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy (Policy) establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment. To view Bank of Americas Drug-free workplace and alcohol policy, CLICK HERE .

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