Legal, Associate Legal Counsel, Vice President

BTIG is hiring a full-time Associate Legal Counsel at the Vice President level to strengthen its Legal Department in the United States. This is a hands-on legal role supporting BTIG's dynamic Investment Banking and Capital Markets operations.

The Opportunity

As a Vice President and Associate Legal Counsel at BTIG, you'll join a legal team embedded at the center of a fast-growing financial services firm. You'll deliver strategic legal guidance across our United States (nationwide) investment banking and capital markets divisions, working on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and business-critical issues. This position offers direct visibility into the firm's core revenue-generating activities and the chance to build a meaningful track record in financial services law at a respected independent firm.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for capital markets transactions, financing structures, and client engagements
• Advise business units on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and deal structure optimization
• Manage regulatory filings, disclosures, and ongoing compliance matters for investment banking and capital markets operations
• Partner with internal stakeholders—bankers, traders, operations—to solve legal problems and mitigate risk
• Support senior counsel and the General Counsel on strategic initiatives and firm-wide legal governance

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 6+ years of legal experience in financial services, capital markets, investment banking, or securities law
• Demonstrated strength in contract drafting, due diligence, and regulatory analysis
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyer business partners
• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment, integrity, and professional credibility
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with competing priorities

More About BTIG

BTIG is a leading independent financial services firm specializing in institutional equities, capital markets, and investment banking solutions. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, client-focused approach, and commitment to attracting top talent across all disciplines. BTIG's legal team supports a global platform while staying grounded in the firm's core United States (nationwide) operations and values.

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