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Career Arc” Returnship Program – Legal Division/SEGL Jobs in New York, New York, USA at SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Position: 2025 “Career Arc” Returnship Program – Legal Division (SEGL)
Location: New York
Responsibilities:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all manner of transaction documentation.
Providing advice and counseling on documentation; structuring and negotiating transactions; advising and supporting clients in new product development.
Following and advising legal and regulatory developments affecting covered products and businesses.
Working with multiple stakeholders within the firm (risk, tax, accounting, compliance, etc.) as well as with the primary business personnel; coordinating/supervising activities of external counsel.
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Required:
This is a six-month program with the potential to be hired full-time.
Societe Generale’s Career Arc Returnship program is designed to give professionals a chance to re-enter the workforce and refresh and sharpen skills through a 6-month paid internship. During the internship, you will perform meaningful work in a supportive environment while reacclimating to the financial industry. We value a variety of backgrounds and levels of talent and are looking for individuals aligned with the mission of the business.
The mission of the Legal Department is to protect Societe Generale from legal, regulatory, reputational, and other risks, while assisting the business units in achieving their legitimate business interests by providing effective legal services and advice, drafting and reviewing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Must Have:
A minimum of a 2-year career gap.
Knowledge in US securities laws, including the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, FINRA broker-dealer rules, CFTC rules and regulations, and insolvency law frameworks.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Strong background in US Securities Law.
Good discipline.
Minimum years of industry experience: 4 years.
Years of Experience (maximum): 10 years.
Language(s):
English.
Nice to Have:
Last Corporate Title of Vice President, Executive Director, Director, or Managing Director.
Preferred Education Background:
Law Degree and Active Member, NY State Bar.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Why Join Us:
OUR CULTURE:
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit, and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas.
D&I:
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission:
Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that allows employees flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, to promote interaction and collaboration.
COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus, and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. This is not a benefits-eligible position.
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Title: Career Arc” Returnship Program – Legal Division/SEGL
Company: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Finance & Banking
