Executive Director, Legal
New York, Ny, Us
Directed the legal team representing and safeguarding the interests of the US Private Wealth Management division of this multinational investment bank and financial services company, advising the business on investment adviser regulation, broker/dealer regulation, private offerings, securities and capital markets issues, and other corporate law matters. Managed litigation matters. Recruited based on expertise in securities offerings, with a focus on strengthening collaborations between the Institutional investment banking division and the High Net Worth distribution/investment advisory divisions.> Supervised a team of corporate, investment advisory, employment and litigation attorneys, as well as outside counsel.> Served as the architect of training sessions and procedures to build insights into federal securities laws and regulatory changes; resource for guidance on necessary changes to policies and procedures to comply with regulatory amendments.> Authored responses to regulatory inquiries received from the SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory agencies.> Provided legal guidance for equity, debt and options trading, alternative investments, registered offerings, structured products and other derivatives, restricted securities, 10b-5(1) plans, directed share programs, and futures.