Counsel (Finance)

SUMMARY:

Legal services described herein will be provided for Mizuho Americas, the U.S. branches of MHBK, MHBK USA and its subsidiaries and, in certain cases, other Mizuho U.S. operations. They include, among other things:

• Legal advice and representation supporting (i) the marketing, originating, closing and working out of commercial finance and banking transactions, (ii) bank regulatory interpretation and compliance and (iii) operational matters
• Legal support services such as those relating to policies & procedures, and training for legal and bank regulatory matters

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1) General Duties :

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial finance and banking transaction documentation, such as term sheets, commitment/engagement letters, credit agreements, trade finance documentation, loan trading documentation, basic fixed income transaction documentation, basic lease documentation, and deposit documentation among other documents
• Other commercial finance and banking transaction support, including assistance with structuring, marketing and syndicating transactions, assist with interpretation of documents and enforcement of rights, advising as to reputational risk, assist with transaction administration issues such as amendments, work outs/bankruptcies, and conducting legal due diligence
• Draft, review, negotiate third party and inter-affiliate service agreements and other contracts
• Review/prepare internal documents, legal forms, policies and procedures
• Assist with (i) interpretation and compliance with banking regulations and internal Mizuho policies and procedures, (ii) internal reorganizations and (iii) bank-wide/MUSO-wide projects
• Prepare training materials for seminars to front and back office on legal and bank regulatory topics
• Keep abreast of, and advise bank officers regarding, relevant legal and bank regulatory developments
• Such other matters as requested by the MD of the Legal Department or the CLO

2) Specific Duties :

As determined from time to time by the managing MD or the CLO.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 8 years law firm /in house experience in finance/ general corporate; JD; working knowledge of Word

OTHER/MISC: Must have the following abilities/qualities: (a) able to work independently and unassisted; (b) possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; (c) able to effectively communicate with line bankers as well as senior management to explain legal/regulatory risks in detail; and (d) possess excellent organizational skills.

The expected base salary ranges from $275,000.00 -$300,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses 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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