Securities Trading Attorney

Overview Susquehanna has a job opportunity available for a securities trading attorney to join our in-house counsel/legal team. In this role, you will focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to the trading and financing of securities and other exchange-traded and OTC financial products (clearing agreements, ISDAs, MSLAs, GMRAs, MCAs, etc.). Your role will be that of a liaison, strategizing with trading desks, operations, compliance, tax and other colleagues on a comprehensive array of issues that are as diverse and multifaceted as our continually evolving business. In this role, you will Provide frontline legal support to various trading desks within Susquehanna Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee prime brokerage, clearing, direct market access, ISDAs, trade confirmations and various other trading-related agreements Oversee and coordinate outside counsel on an ad hoc basis What We're Looking For Minimum of 5-7 years of securities trading related legal experience required, experience in financial services industry preferred Must possess strong negotiation skills Strong organization, effective planning, problem solving, and analytical skills required Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of management and outside counsel Must exhibit initiative in obtaining information needed to proceed with projects and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations or urgent requests that may arise with little or no notice Must possess discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information and safeguard such information appropriately Ability to exhibit independent judgment when evaluating projects or assignment needs Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Willingness to work additional and flexible hours on occasion Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future About Susquehanna Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together. If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee. #LI-ES1 #LI-Onsite Minimum of 5-7 years of securities trading related legal experience required, experience in financial services industry preferred Must possess strong negotiation skills Strong organization, effective planning, problem solving, and analytical skills required Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of management and outside counsel Must exhibit initiative in obtaining information needed to proceed with projects and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations or urgent requests that may arise with little or no notice Must possess discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information and safeguard such information appropriately Ability to exhibit independent judgment when evaluating projects or assignment needs Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Willingness to work additional and flexible hours on occasion Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future About Susquehanna Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together. If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee. #LI-ES1 #LI-Onsite