Associate General Counsel and Vice President

Legal | General Counsel | Associate General Counsel and Vice President | New York

About ING: 

In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. 

 
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

We are seeking a talented and experienced derivatives lawyer to serve as Associate General Counsel and Vice President at ING Financial Holdings Corp. This role combines strategic legal counsel with ISDA drafting and negotiation acumen and regulatory knowledge in support of the financial markets business in the Americas. Any candidate will need to demonstrate enthusiasm for growing their understanding of other products and areas of legal-focused support. The candidate should be NY law qualified, with a minimum of 5 years of experience at a major law firm or bank

About the department:

The legal counsel will be a member of the Americas legal team and will report into the senior derivatives counsel within the Americas legal team. In addition, the lawyer will provide ad hoc support on other legal matters falling within the remit of the Americas legal team.

Responsibilities:

Legal Leadership & Transactional Work

• Provide senior-level legal counsel and strategic guidance to executive leadership
• Deep knowledge of derivatives law and regulation with hands-on transactional experience
• Lead and oversee complex derivatives transactions, including structuring, documentation, and negotiation and loan-linked transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate derivatives agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and trade confirmations
• Expertise in derivatives product structuring across asset classes (rates, credit, equity, commodity, FX)
•  Advise on derivatives trading strategies, product development, and risk management frameworks
• Oversee legal operations and compliance initiatives across the organization
• Ensure advice and documentation meets ING’s policy, risk and regulatory requirements

Regulatory & Compliance

• Represent the company in regulatory proceedings and industry initiatives
• Experience with CFTC/SEC derivatives regulations and compliance requirements, including swap dealer regulations
• Knowledge of margin requirements, central clearing, and trade reporting obligations

International Experience

• Experience with global financial institutions and cross-jurisdictional derivatives transactions
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional ISDA documentation and netting arrangements
• Understanding of international regulatory coordination and extraterritorial application of derivatives rules

Qualifications and Competencies

• Top academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• New York bar admission
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a premier law firm or bank
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• High integrity – always does the right thing and sets the right tone
• Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic
• Desire to work in a high-paced environment
• The ability to prioritize conflicting demands
• Cuts through complexity – flexible and innovative in delivering solutions to clients
• Able to build enduring and trusted relationships with internal and external clients
• Reliable; takes ownership of work without the need for extensive supervision
• Validated interpersonal skills
• Thrives working in teams
• Strong advocacy skills

Salary Range $185,000-250,000

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.