Overview
Counsel – Litigation, Enforcement & Investigations Jobs in New York, New York, USA at SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Location: New York
Responsibilities
The hired candidate will handle regulatory enforcement matters and litigations, including civil, administrative, and criminal subpoenas and requests for information, along with related legal tasks. Specific responsibilities include:
Managing a docket of regulatory enforcement and litigation matters, advising business lines and management.
Handling inquiries and investigations from FINRA, exchanges, SEC, CFTC, and other entities.
Managing external counsel, developing strategies, overseeing disclosures, and assessing risks.
Handling civil, administrative, and criminal inquiries, including negotiations, objections, and data collection.
Conducting internal investigations related to enforcement, employment, disciplinary, and other matters.
Assisting with reporting functions to management, auditors, regulators, and insurers.
Facilitating eDiscovery processes with internal resources.
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Division
Description:
The Legal Department aims to protect Societe Generale from legal and regulatory risks, support business interests, oversee litigation and investigations, promote an ethical legal culture, and mitigate legal risks. The Canadian Legal Department collaborates closely with the American Legal Department within the Americas Legal Group.
Skills and Qualifications:
Strong communication skills for complex matters.
Ability to interact effectively with management and stakeholders.
Independent work ethic with excellent prioritization skills.
Ability to mobilize stakeholders for legal outcomes.
Innovative, flexible personality willing to take on new challenges.
Persuasive and able to defend positions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with e-discovery and legal operational matters.
Understanding of complex financial systems and information management.
Desired / Plus:
Experience with legal issues affecting financial institutions.
Knowledge of banking, securities, and futures industry regulations.
Qualifications:
At least 2+ years as a litigator at a law firm or in-house securities and banking litigation experience.
Member of the New York State Bar.
Education:
Law degree from a US law school.
Undergraduate degree from a 4-year college/university.
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Title: Counsel – Litigation, Enforcement & Investigations
Company: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Litigation, Lawyer, Financial Law)
