Job Title:  Mortgage Structured Finance Transactional Attorney - VP/ED

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $250,000 and $325,000/year*

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Department Overview:

• Legal team of regulatory and transactional attorneys supporting all Global Markets businesses, including Equities, Rates, Credit, FX, Securitized Products and various Solutions businesses

Role description:

• Work closely with the Business with respect to the structuring, sale, negotiation, documentation and execution of a wide range of products, with a primary focus on mortgage structured finance and lending businesses (including repurchase transactions, securitizations and whole loan trading) within the Global Markets division
• Advise and assist in the creation, structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products and businesses within structured finance
• Interpret, educate and assist with the implementation of regulatory changes that impact structured finance businesses
• Advise the Business, Risk, Operations, Compliance and others internally regarding legal and regulatory issues, developments and risks relating to structured finance products and businesses
• Assist with ongoing advocacy efforts relating to regulatory changes impacting structured finance businesses

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Strong structured finance experience (e.g. asset-backed lending, secured or unsecured credit facilities, repurchase transactions, securitizations, trade finance, insurance solutions, project finance, direct lending transactions)
• Familiarity with corporate, securities, creditor, finance and bankruptcy laws and related issues
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -- ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to business needs
• Ability to work as a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative work environment

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer