Job Description

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025

Reference

2026-111358

Update date

09/04/2026

Business type

Types of Jobs - Legal

Job title

Vice President and Counsel – Global Markets Legal (Americas)

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

Transactional lawyer to provide advice and counsel to the range of business lines and products that comprise CA-CIB’s global markets activities.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide transactional and legal advice with respect to global markets activities, with a particular emphasis on debt capital markets, securitization activities as well as the bank’s note programs.

· Activities include drafting and reviewing underwriting and purchase agreements, private placement agreements, dealer agreements and engagement letters

· Counsel and assist in negotiations with clients and other parties with respect to global markets activities in the United States

· Provide legal advice and memoranda on capital market and securities law questions and the impact of new legal developments on covered activities, including in support of CA-CIB’s new activities and products approval processes

· Assist in the development of forms and template documents used by covered businesses

· Engage, coordinate, and supervise external counsel acting on behalf of CA-CIB in all relevant jurisdictions and on all relevant subject matters

· Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk

· Assist in drafting internal governance texts, policies and procedures relating to the legal function and to covered businesses and products

· Stay current on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products

· Organize and participate in internal training targeted towards the front office, legal, compliance and other support functions

· Uphold CA-CIB’s codes of ethics, culture and conduct in all matters, including with respect to matters of diversity and inclusion and the identification and escalation of financial crimes risks

Salary Range: $210-240K

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Supplementary Information

Key internal contacts

· Front Office and Support Functions (e.g. Risk, Compliance, Finance)

· Head of Global Markets Legal (Americas) and General Counsel Americas

Key external contacts

· External Counsel

· Industry associations

Position location

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

City

NEW YORK

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

· New York qualified with J.D. and undergraduate degrees from highly regarded institutions

Level of minimal experience

3-5 years

Experience

· At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a nationally recognized law firm and/or global financial institution legal department covering sophisticated transactions

· Securities law background

· Familiarity with securitization structures (e.g. commercial paper conduits, special purpose vehicles) and asset backed products

Required skills

Key Competencies Required

· Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a complex, time sensitive workload

· Ability to work autonomously in a multi-jurisdiction legal department

· Sound and ethical legal and commercial judgment

· Professional and convincing demeanor and interpersonal skills

· Creative, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal and commercial issues

· Ability to confront and escalate difficult issues within the institution

· Excellent English-language communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken

· Excellent legal knowledge and reasoning ability

· Ability to distill complex legal guidance into plain English for a sophisticated business audience

Key Competencies Required

· Project management skills or experience helpful but by no means essential or required

· Fluency in French helpful but is by no means essential or required

· Technology background and familiarity with current legal tech solutions would be an asset

Languages

English (Fluent)

Languages

English