Counsel - Banking

• Legal advice and representation supporting (i) the marketing, originating, closing and working out of commercial finance and banking transactions, (ii) bank regulatory interpretation and compliance and (iii) operational matters  
• Legal support services such as those relating to policies & procedures, and training for legal and bank regulatory matters

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial finance and banking transaction documentation, such as term sheets, commitment/engagement letters, credit agreements, trade finance documentation, loan trading documentation, basic fixed income transaction documentation, basic lease documentation, and deposit documentation among other documents
• Other commercial finance and banking transaction support, including assistance with structuring, marketing and syndicating transactions, assist with interpretation of documents and enforcement of rights, advising as to reputational risk, assist with transaction administration issues such as amendments, work outs/bankruptcies, supporting the new product review process and conducting legal due diligence
• Draft, review, negotiate third party and inter-affiliate service agreements and other contracts
• Review/prepare internal documents, legal forms, policies and procedures
• Assist with (i) interpretation and compliance with banking regulations and internal Mizuho policies and procedures, (ii) internal reorganizations and (iii) bank-wide/MUSO-wide projects
• Prepare training materials for seminars to front and back office on legal and bank regulatory topics
• Keep abreast of, and advise bank officers regarding, relevant legal and bank regulatory developments
• Such other matters as requested by the MD of the Legal Department or the CLO

The expected base salary is $350,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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