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About the job:

Job Overview:

The BBVA US Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group (“CIB”), which includes the New York branch and Houston representative office of BBVA (a Spanish bank), and its SEC-registered broker dealer. We are seeking an enthusiastic and intellectually curious individual to join our 13-person in-house legal team as a paralegal. In this role, you will work collaboratively with attorneys and staff to support the legal needs of a dynamic financial institution.

The successful candidate will perform legal research, review documentation for financial transactions, present updates to senior management and manage corporate governance, primarily in support of CIB under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel for CIB in the US.

Primary Duties:

• Document Management: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, confidentiality agreements, corporate documents, and other legal materials.
• Compliance Support: Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies, including the drafting, filing and monitoring of UCC filings.
• AI Tools: Assist the team in testing various AI functionalities, building AI capabilities and deploying AI products, all through a Legal lens.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct research on legal issues, regulations, and financial industry trends.
• Special Projects: Engage in research and analysis for special projects, demonstrating an eagerness to learn and grow.
• Administrative Tasks: Support team operations, such as organizing meetings, maintaining legal databases, preparing reports and taking minutes at meetings of senior management.

Qualifications:

-Education: Bachelor’s degree from a top 50 college or university, with strong academic performance.

-Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments efficiently.

-Attributes:

• Demonstrated interest in the financial industry and legal operations.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for teamwork.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, close-knit legal team that values collaboration and mentorship.
• Exposure to a variety of legal and regulatory matters in the financial services industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A chance to work in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $70,000 to $90,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).

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EEO Statement

BBVA USA, BBVA Securities Inc., and BBVA S.A. New York Branch have a firm and unwavering policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, nationality, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, protected veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy includes all job groups, classifications and organizational units. With regard to employment, this policy extends to applicants and covers our recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, termination, benefits, compensation and training practices as well as social and recreational activities.

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