Job Description:
The Role
The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a Prime Brokerage and Securities attorney to join the Fidelity Capital Markets Legal team. The Team advises on federal, self-regulatory organization, and other applicable rules and regulations impacting institutional trading. This role will provide legal advice and support to the prime brokerage business as well as the fixed income trading desks relating to regulations, agreements, and market developments. The Legal Team supporting Fidelity Capital Markets collaborates across Fidelity to facilitate the offering of products and services (including Fidelity Trader+) to retail and institutional brokerage customers.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with 4-8 years’ experience with a law firm, financial services firm, or state or federal agency in prime brokerage, securities law, or financial services legal practice.
Solid understanding of U.S. securities regulations including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933, and related SEC, FINRA and self-regulatory organization rules and regulations.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating prime brokerage and fixed income trading agreements.
Experience handling regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational issues for clients in financial services and capital markets.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner across legal, compliance, operations, and business teams.
A positive, practical, and creative approach to problem solving.
Ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize effectively, work independently and under pressure on sophisticated legal matters, as part of a dynamic and creative team of lawyers in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to excellence and integrity.
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
You will support Fidelity’s Capital Markets business by supporting business development efforts, including contracting, and managing the ongoing review of regulatory changes affecting broker-dealers and advising on new products and services.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-285,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.