Senior Corporate Counsel – Securities Capital Markets

U.S. Bank

Senior Corporate Counsel for U.S. Bank advising on corporate finance and capital markets transactions.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNew York City • Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,495 - $174,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders who originate and underwrite public and private debt securities issuances (investment grade and high yield debt)
Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation on a wide variety of capital markets transactions including public offerings, 144A/Reg S transactions, private placements and liability management transactions
Work closely with the front office to support the real-time execution of capital markets transactions
Advise business units and other support partners (Compliance, Risk Management, etc.) regarding securities laws and regulations, SEC/FINRA Rules and related risks
Stay abreast of relevant market, legal and regulatory developments
Assist in training business units regarding legal risks and regulatory changes, including advising on regulatory change projects relating to securities sales and trading
Become familiar with relevant U.S. Bank policies and procedures, ranging from AML/KYC matters to onboarding foreign investors
Work closely with business lines and support partners to ensure continuous compliance with laws, regulations and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
Five to eight years of relevant experience
Thorough and current knowledge of laws and regulations impacting the subject matter and/or business line supported by the attorney
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Strong commitment to client service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

Transaction Documentation DraftingDebt Securities IssuanceReg 144A TransactionsPrivate PlacementsLiability Management TransactionsLegal Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceMarket AnalysisSecurities Regulation KnowledgeAML/KYC Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

State Bar License