Senior Legal Counsel – Fixed Income

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Senior Legal Counsel providing legal advice for prime brokerage and fixed income trading at Fidelity. Collaborating across teams to support business development and regulatory compliance efforts.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provide legal advice and support to the prime brokerage business
support fixed income trading desks relating to regulations, agreements, and market developments
collaborate across Fidelity to facilitate the offering of products and services to retail and institutional brokerage customers
support business development efforts, including contracting, and managing the ongoing review of regulatory changes affecting broker-dealers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctor (JD)securities lawregulatory compliancerisk mitigationcontract draftingagreement negotiationfinancial services legal practicefixed income trading agreementsU.S. securities regulationsSecurities Exchange Act of 1934

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skills