Do You Want Your Voice Heard and Your Actions to Count? Meet MUFG
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the world of finance, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups that could be your ideal destination. With 150,000 colleagues spread across the globe, the organization is committed to influencing every client, organization, and community it serves in a positive way. MUFG’s core values center around building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth towards a better world.
A Culture of People First
As an organization that aspires to be the world’s most trusted financial group, MUFG places people at the forefront of everything they do. They believe in listening to new and diverse ideas and promoting a culture of collaboration to drive greater innovation, speed, and agility. This ethos extends to the investment in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to take control of your career.
By joining MUFG, you can expect to be inspired and rewarded for making a meaningful impact. Depending on the role, you may work at an MUFG office or client site for four days a week and work remotely for one day. More details about this arrangement will be provided by the recruitment team.
Job Opportunity: Vice President & Counsel
MUFG is currently seeking an experienced structured finance attorney to join the Americas Legal Department as a Vice President & Counsel. This role is primarily responsible for supporting the Working Capital & Trade Finance business team, with a special emphasis on the Supply Chain Finance/Receivables Finance group within the Global Corporate Investment Bank.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to handle a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Working on all manners of transaction documentation and legal issues related to receivables, payables, participations, drafts/bills of exchange, and UCC matters.
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing core documentation related to various financial transactions.
- Applying structured-lending and receivables financing fundamentals, such as True sale and security interests.
- Managing cross-border matters for suppliers and buyers in foreign jurisdictions including governing law, licensing, data privacy, recognition, local enforcement rights/perfection, and coordination with local counsel.
- Advising and assisting the business in the development and structuring of new products and services, among many other responsibilities.
Qualifications Required
Interested applicants should possess the following qualifications:
- At least three years of relevant experience with an active/good standing license in New York. Qualifications in England and Wales or other relevant jurisdictions are desirable but not required.
- Demonstrated expertise in transactional work from within the legal department of a large financial services, investment bank, corporation, or Fintech or similar work experience at a law firm providing related legal support to financial services companies specializing in supply chain finance products.
- Strong experience in working capital solutions, receivables finance, supply-chain finance.
- Excellent communication skills, decision-making abilities, and a proven ability to handle multiple complex bilateral deals independently, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders under tight timelines.
The base pay range for this role typically falls between $200k-$225k, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. In addition, MUFG provides a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, and much more.
At MUFG, equal opportunity is a fundamental principle. The company is committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of its workforce to create opportunities for its colleagues and its business. All qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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