$185000 - $210000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
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Fitch Group is currently seeking a legal Counsel to manage certain legal matters in relation to Fitch Group’s business operations in North America. This role reports to one of Fitch Group’s Deputy General Counsels.
What We Offer:
Ability to work in a highly visible role with management and leadership across the business
Opportunity to work within an established firm and grow from within
We’ll Count on You To Provide Legal Support for:
Regulatory matters, including assisting with regulatory submissions and regulatory inquiries, responding to routine regulatory interpretation questions
Dodd Frank Internal Controls Attestation program, including the preparation of Management Reports/statements regarding internal controls for SEC submission and minutes of internal controls meetings
Global DEI Council, including coordinating research globally on DEI matters
Corporate meetings assistance (e.g. preparing Board Resolutions and minutes)
Accounting/Finance teams
Assisting with Insurance placement and policies for Fitch Group
Managing the Litigation Docket and assisting with routine litigation work (e.g. document productions)
Subpoena productions, issuing Legal Hold notices, gathering and reviewing responsive agreements/documents/correspondence
Legal review of training materials
What You Need to Have:
Financial Services regulation and/or litigation experience
Admitted Attorney in a US state or equivalent jurisdiction
At least 5 years of post-admission relevant experience in private practice or working in-house at a financial services institution
Fluency in English is required
What Would Make You Stand Out:
Experience in a multinational organization preferred
Experience in capital markets related legal support preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Organized with good attention to details
Ability to exercise sound judgement and escalate issues appropriately
Strong team player, collaborative and flexible approach required
Excellent ability to multi-task/work efficiently
Experience in directly interacting with regulators an advantage
Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.
Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
For more information please visit our websites:
www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $185,000 and $210,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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5 years
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