VP, Legal Position in Business Selection & Conflicts Group

Job Description:The Business Selection & Conflicts Group (BSC) is the first point of contact within Investment Banking on potential new business mandates as well as queries regarding ongoing transactions. BSC clears all new potential business mandates, as well as the signing of all confidentiality obligations, to confirm potential conflicts of interest are anticipated, identified, and managed.  BSC drives decision making on business selection issues to ensure the firm is committing to the most attractive opportunities.  In addition, BSC provides a central hub of information for current and historic involvement in transactions.BSC is a global group based in New York, London and Hong Kong that interacts on a daily basis with investment bankers as well as with various functions within Investment Banking (legal, compliance, finance, business operations).   Since all new investment banking mandates must be analyzed by BSC before they are accepted by the firm, the group works in a very demanding, time sensitive environment.The BSC Vice President position is based in New York and will report to the Head of Americas BSC.  The Vice President is expected to take a leading role in BSC’s conflict clearance process, interacting frequently with investment bankers globally as well as internal support partners.  Candidates should have experience with M&A and/or capital markets transactions as well as strength in analyzing complex situations on a compressed timetable.  Candidates also should have the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with global BSC colleagues.  The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of transactional legal experience and/or transaction-oriented experience in a business or compliance-oriented role.Required SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAttention to detail and high standard for quality work productCommitment to provide timely and accurate guidance to investment bankersResourcefulness; ability to think creatively to solve problems and anticipate potential questions or issuesEffective time management and prioritization; strong multi-tasking abilitiesExcellent judgment in handling sensitive and confidential informationExperience in managing junior level team resourcesAbility to quickly and efficiently navigate information systemsShift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week: 40Pay Transparency detailsUS - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$200,000.00 - $200,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis 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.BenefitsThis 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.SummaryLocation: New YorkType: Full time