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About the Role

The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Capital Markets Legal Team to support U.S. Bank’s Commodities business within Global Capital Markets. The attorney will provide a critical function advising internal clients and relevant support personnel in the development and daily support of the Commodities business. This role offers exposure to various legal issues and the opportunity to support a growing business unit.

Responsibilities

Advise business units and support partners on commodity derivatives, swap dealer and banking regulations, and related risks.
Support non-derivative traded products including physically-settled commodity spot and forward transactions, leasing arrangements, financing, and purchase and sale agreements.
Participate in line of business projects, including new and modified products and regulatory changes.
Support structured transactions and funding deals, and ABS work.
Draft swap dealer templates and deal documentation, advise on and negotiate ISDA documentation, and cover structured commodity transactions, trade confirmations, and client agreements.
Support international and cross-border issues as applicable.
Participate in market, legal, and regulatory initiatives to serve as a strategic partner to business management.
Become familiar with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including AML/KYC and bank regulatory matters.
Review agreements with third-party providers of technology, clearinghouses, exchanges, and storage.
Review debt and loan documentation and related documentation for swap terms.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited institution.
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Commodity derivatives
Precious metals and other physical markets
Interest rate swaps, foreign exchange and/or credit derivatives
CFTC-registered swap dealer(s)
Derivatives agreements and ancillary documentation
Bank regulatory laws and regulations
Online trading platforms, clearinghouses and exchange-traded products
Analytical skills
Decision-making skills
Problem-solving skills
Written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Collaboration skills
Risk assessment
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
Ability to pivot coverage in line with shifting business priorities

Location

U.S. Bank location

Work Type

Onsite (three or more days per week)

Experience Level

Ten to fifteen (10-15+) years of material, relevant experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel or equivalent

Education Level

Law degree

Salary/Compensations

$194,225.00 - $228,500.00

Benefits

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

About the Company

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.
A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career.
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories.

Equal Opportunity

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.