Firm Overview: Cantor Fitzgerald is a diversified company primarily specializing in financial and real estate services for institutional and corporate customers operating in the global financial and commercial real estate markets. Since 1945, we have successfully built a well-capitalized business across multiple business lines, with numerous market-leading financial services and commercial real estate businesses. We have been at the forefront of financial and technological innovation in our industries while developing new markets and providing superior service to thousands of customers globally. At Cantor, our employees are our greatest asset. We look for individuals who are driven, intellectually engaged, team oriented and have a real desire to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of trading, financing, and commercial agreements, including:
- ISDA Master Agreements and related documentation
- Prime Brokerage Agreements
- Master Repurchase Agreements (MRAs)
- Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs)
- Treasury and financing-related documentation
- Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
- Cash trading agreements and other financial contracts
- Provide legal counsel on trading, financing, treasury, and capital markets transactions.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across trading, treasury, compliance, risk management, credit, and operations to identify legal and regulatory risks and develop practical solutions.
- Support transaction execution and ongoing business activities by advising on contractual rights, obligations, and risk considerations.
- Assist with the development and enhancement of legal documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the firm's business activities and advise stakeholders accordingly.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as required.
Qualifications
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Approximately 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained at a leading law firm and/or a major financial institution or investment bank.
- Strong experience negotiating and documenting derivatives, securities financing, prime brokerage, repo, or other trading-related transactions.
- Familiarity with ISDA documentation and other industry-standard trading and financing agreements.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with business and control functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising broker-dealers, investment banks, or other financial services firms.
- Knowledge of securities, derivatives, financing, and treasury-related products and transactions.
- Experience working directly with front-office trading and business teams.
