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Job Description

The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an attorney to lead the Capital Markets Legal Team.

This attorney will lead a team of legal professionals who provide legal support for U.S. Bank’s Global Capital Markets group, which includes the Investment Grade Underwriting, Leverage Finance, Structured Credit, Derivatives, Foreign Exchange, Bond Sales & Trading, and Funding/Repo business lines. The products offered by the supported business lines include corporate and municipal bond sales, trading, and origination, asset-backed securities and CLOs, interest rate derivatives, commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, subscription finance, private placements, and repo and securities lending.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Provide legal support to the Global Capital Markets business

+ Collaborate with other related support functions, such as Risk, Compliance and Regulatory Services

+ Work with senior leadership within the business line and advises on regulatory and risk matters, as well as new product development and support

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

+ Law degree required

+ Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction required

+ 15+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, regulatory authority and/or as in-house counsel supporting capital markets products

+ Experience with securities laws and broker-dealer regulatory matters

+ Experience with corporate finance, in particular the underwriting, sales and trading of bonds, and other fixed income products

+ Experience navigating relationships with regulatory authorities, especially the SEC and FINRA

+ Experience with broker-dealer corporate governance

+ Familiarity and experience with relevant trade groups ( _e.g._ , SIFMA)

+ Experience managing a team of lawyers and paralegals

+ Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skill

+ Ability to collaborate confidently and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

+ Ability to assess risks and provide thoughtful advice in a fast-paced environment

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

+ Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

+ Basic term and optional term life insurance

+ Short-term and long-term disability

+ Pregnancy disability and parental leave

+ 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

+ Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

+ Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

+ Adoption assistance

+ Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $186,150.00 - $219,000.00

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.