BBVA · 2 months ago
Trade Finance Counsel
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expBBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries. They are seeking a Trade Finance Counsel to provide legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group, focusing on trade finance and regulatory compliance issues.
AccountingBankingFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
At least 4 years of experience at a top law firm or as in-house counsel at a leading financial institution
Prior experience negotiating trade finance documentation
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment with respect to escalation, and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
High degree of integrity and strong work ethic. Timely follow-through on commitments
A Juris Doctor from a top law school
An active license to practice law in the State of New York
Preferred
Experience negotiating corporate finance documentation
Flexibility and willingness to jump into unfamiliar legal terrain, including derivatives and securities trading, real estate finance, litigation, vendor contracting, employment, sustainability, cybersecurity, data protection, corporate reporting, securities offerings and AML/BSA
Commitment to training and improving policies
Interest in improving Legal Department operational efficiency
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to banks
Spanish language skills are a plus
Positive perspective and sense of humor
Benefits
A generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus
Company
BBVA
BBVA is a finance company that provides accounting, card, mortgage, loan, investment fund, pension plan, and insurance services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Luis C.
CTO, New Business Models & Strategy
Diego Crasny (CPA)
General Manager New York & Chief Financial Officer CIB USA
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