VP, Capital Markets Counsel – DCM and Yield

VP, Capital Markets Counsel – DCM and High Yield

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan.

SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network.

The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $178,000 and $235,000. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award.

In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

SMBC is seeking an experienced attorney to provide primary legal coverage for the firm’s active and growing Investment Grade and High Yield Debt businesses. The Vice President and Counsel for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation will work within the Legal Department and report to the Head of Capital Markets & Advisory Legal.

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders who originate and underwrite public and private debt capital markets securities issuances (investment grade debt, high yield debt);
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation on a wide variety of capital markets transactions including public offerings, 144A/Reg S transactions, private placements, commitment papers and liability management transactions reflexão;
• Working closely with the front office to support the real‑time execution of capital markets transactions;
• Identifying and advising on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues relating to capital markets.

• Preparing and maintaining form documentation for capital markets transactions including engagement letters, purchase agreements, etc.;
• Collaborating with other members of Americas Division Legal Department to ensure a consistent approach to institutional issues;
• Collaboration with colleagues in other functions including compliance, transaction management, risk, planning and others to review policies, practices and consider new initiatives.

• Provide day‑to‑day hands‑on legal advice and support relating to the DCM and High Yield businesses and sit withwọ the front office team on the desk;
• Review and advise on transaction documentation for live transactions including offering documents, purchase agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, engagement letters, term sheets, and other transaction documents.
• Identify U.S. and cross‑border legal, regulatory, and market issues affecting the DCM and High Yield businesses, including compliance with SEC and FINRA rules.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate legal advice.
• Work closely with outside counsel akaʻi and manage the law firm relationships and legal costs.
• Maintain and update form documents for the DCM and High Yield businesses.
• Collaborate and coordinate with attorneys in Legal and other internal partners to ensure adherence to institutional standards and policies.…