Internship - Legal Analyst

Support SG’s structured notes issuance program in the United States. Primary legal responsibilities include:

·        Drafting and reviewing product specific disclosure materials;

·        Drafting distribution agreements;

·        Working with internal lawyers on deal execution tasks; 

·        Supporting internal attorneys in providing legal guidance on and solving daily issues relating to the structured notes program;

·        Solving novel documentation associated with new structured products; and

·        Performing the general administrative tasks relating to structured products program

Support issuances of Euro medium term notes (EMTN). 

Specifically:

o   Draft and review final terms and address daily execution issues in connection with EMTN issuances and distribution activities. 

o   Draft final terms templates for new payoff structures as requested by SG business lines and clients in the Americas region;

o   Draft amendments and restructuring of existing EMTN issues and provide SG front office in Americas with legal support in this respect;

Develop understanding of U.S. securities laws, broker-dealer regulations, and best market practices as they relate to securities offerings.

·        Work with internal and external legal counsel on regulatory and tax issues and novel transactions.

·        Conduct legal review of marketing materials relating to the structured products and EMTN. 

·        Draft confidentiality agreements with external counterparties

·        Take on new assignments and projects as delegated by SG internal lawyers covering MARK structured products business.

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. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.
For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision: 
•     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
•     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
•     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:

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.