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U.S. Bank Senior Paralegal – Capital Markets in Los Angeles, California
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. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. 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. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced paralegal to join the Capital Markets Legal Team to support the Global Capital Markets group within U.S. Bank’s Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking business line.
This paralegal will assist in supporting the Credit Fixed Income (CFI) unit, which is focused on corporate bond underwriting and secondary market trading and acts through U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., a registered broker-dealer.
The candidate must ensure that the broker-dealer is adequately protected against legal, risk, and other operational perspectives by (a) liaising with business lines and compliance, (b) interacting with outside legal counsel on a regular basis and (c) working with internal counsel to resolve more complex issues.
The candidate will be required to provide accurate, real-time updates to business partners. The position offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of securities and corporate finance related legal issues and the opportunity to support a growing business, while working with various departments and individuals at U.S. Bank.
This role will involve being available outside of normal working hours from time-to-time.
Essential functions:
Review underwriting agreements, offering documents and related documentation for registered and 144A corporate bond offerings
Become familiar with relevant U.S. Bank policies and procedures, ranging from anti-money laundering/ “know your customer” matters to onboarding foreign investors
Work closely with business lines and support partners to ensure continuous compliance with laws, regulations and policies
Additional responsibilities may include:
Review agreements with third-party providers of technology and other services
Review agreements with institutional investor clients
Review documentation for private placements
Review securities repurchase and securities lending agreements
Review underwriting agreements, offering documents and related documentation for asset-backed securities offerings
Location Expectations
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
Basic Qualifications
- Paralegal certification from an accredited program, or equivalent degree or experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Eight to 12 years of relevant experience
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Strong commitment to client service
Ability to work independently
Ability to organize and manage a large volume of detailed tasks
We are proud that U.S. Bank has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute and has been named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine.
Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:
We do the right thing.
We power potential.
We stay a step ahead.
We draw strength from diversity.
We put people first.
In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership.” Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
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
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) EEO poster.
E-Verify
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. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $31.25 - $41.63 - $45.79
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.