Derivatives and Structured Products Lawyer

Company Profile:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success.  Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic.  Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile:

Morgan Stanley’s fixed income structured notes and repack business in London is looking to recruit an experienced lawyer to join its transaction management team to assist with the legal structuring and execution of credit, rates, bond and commodity linked products issued by both Morgan Stanley and special purpose repack vehicles. This is an on-desk role, which will put the individual at the forefront of the structuring and documentation of structured note and bond repack transactions.  It is a varied and exciting role with plenty of scope to develop within a busy and growing team. This role will include working with sales, trading, treasury, tax and legal functions to help structure and execute transactions. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing term sheets
• Advising on the structure of transactions taking into account legal, regulatory, tax and other considerations
• Acting as a central trade contact accountable for collaboration across front office (treasury, sales, trading) and support functions (operations, legal, compliance, tax) to execute transactions and monitor and govern the business
• Creating efficiencies (e.g. developing template documentation and initiating and overseeing automation solutions, optimising procedures, streamlining approvals processes).
• Liaising with external counsel to prepare transaction documentation.

Skills Required:

• At least 5+ PQE City or equivalent legal experience with a major law firm or investment bank

• Knowledge of structured notes, OTC derivative products and structured products programmes
• Commercially driven with ability to adapt to varied and challenging workload

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.