Investment Banking In-House Finance Counsel

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The BBVA US Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group (“CIB”), which includes the New York branch and Houston representative office of BBVA (a Spanish bank), and its SEC‑registered broker dealer. The successful candidate will provide counsel on legal and regulatory issues, perform legal research, review documentation for financial transactions, present updates to senior management and manage corporate governance, primarily in support of CIB under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel for CIB in the US.

• Support capital markets transactions, including the review and analysis of documentation for SEC‑registered and 144A/Reg S offerings (debt, equity, and ABS), private placements, structured notes distributions, and credit trading; advise on securities laws and broker dealer regulations, including SEC and FINRA rules; and coordinate and provide guidance to the U.S. underwriting committee.
• Support bank lending transactions, including the review and analysis of documentation for secured and unsecured transactions; corporate lending, project finance, and capital call facilities; and syndicated, club, and bilateral loans.
• Answer legal and regulatory questions and provide day‑to‑day support to the BBVA Group, whether with respect to its US operations or globally, engaging colleagues in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
• Represent the Legal Department in meetings across various bank functions with senior management and external stakeholders. Advise on all legal matters relevant to US CIB operations.

• At least 5 years of experience at a top law firm.
• Significant experience negotiating both capital markets and bank finance documentation.
• In‑depth knowledge of securities laws and broker dealer regulations.
• 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 100 law school.
• An active…