Attorney - Equity Derivatives
Company: Bank of America
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common
purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of
every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and
how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and
shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible
Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the
world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for
everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and
experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families
by offering competitive benefits to support their physical,
emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both
in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to
our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility,
depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank
of America will give you a great career with opportunities to
learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a
difference. Join us! Job Description: Responsible for the analysis
of complex legal issues and implications on matters of significant
impact to the GBAM's Equity Derivatives businesses. Provides advice
on new or existing products or services. Coordinates the work of
outside legal counsel on related projects. Supervises activities of
other legal department staff, including other attorneys,
paralegals, and support staff. Individuals in this position
typically have eight or more years of experience since admission to
the Bar. May manage others. Skills: • Interpret Relevant Laws,
Rules, and Regulations • Advisory • Legal Drafting and Writing •
Critical Thinking • Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines • Problem
Solving • Regulatory Compliance • Issue Management • Decision
Making • Influence • Legal Structures and Legal Forms • Attention
to Detail • Stakeholder Management • Collaboration Required
Qualifications: JD Admission to NY Bar, or ability to obtain
admission 4 years experience at a law firm and/or in house at a
financial company Desired Qualifications: Experience with
ISDA-based OTC equity derivatives, structured products (including
structured notes, warrants and CDs), proprietary indices and
related legal and regulatory issues Experience and knowledge of
securities and OTC derivatives laws/rules (including 1933 Act, 1934
Act, Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act,
Dodd-Frank, Volcker) and FINRA rules as applicable to the equity
derivatives businesses Experience and knowledge of IOSCO Principles
for Benchmarks and insurance laws a strong plus Familiarity with
the US bank regulatory structure (Bank Holding Company Act,
National Bank Act and the respective regulators) a strong plus.
Experience negotiating agreements relating to the equity
derivatives businesses, including, but not limited to distribution
agreements, confirmations, license agreements, hedging agreements,
marketing agreements and platform agreements Ability to communicate
clearly and concisely Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - NY - New York -
114 W 47th St - 114 W 47th St - Ust (NY8114) Pay and benefits
information Pay range $202,500.00 - $247,500.00 annualized salary,
offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill
set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to
participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are
eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall
individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and
contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the
overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently
benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to
paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can
make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of
our business and the communities we serve.
Keywords: Bank of America, Toms River , Attorney - Equity Derivatives, Accounting, Auditing , New York City, New Jersey
