Legal Role - ISDA Negotiation - Investment Banking - LLB

Our global investment banking client is looking to hire for their legal team in Mumbai for which they are seeking a talented individual to advance their understanding and communication of contract drafting and negotiations and have a good understanding of laws relating to employment, real estate, data privacy matters and related compliances / good understanding of financial / derivative contracts and related documents.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating financial / derivative contracts and related documents of various jurisdictions including India, Asia, Japan, EMEA and US including prime brokerage agreement, master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, etc.), trade documents for debt / notes issuances, trade confirmations.

- Handling multiple negotiations simultaneously as well as responding to queries received in relation to agreements / other legal matters.

- Liaising with various relevant business stakeholders and corporate divisions for their approval on risks / deviations.

- Being able to identify and highlight risks and liaising with and instructing law firms.

- Providing commercially savvy legal advice on a variety of matters basis the in-depth research and study of the applicable law provisions.

- Being abreast of the changing laws and regulations.

- Advising on the queries received from the business and legal teams related to agreements.

- Liaising with stakeholders, regional lawyers and business partners in various locations of the firm.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

- Qualified Law graduate with at least LLB degree.

- 2-6 years of demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiations.

- Excellent communication, drafting, negotiating skills, with a good understanding of financial / derivative contracts and related documents.

- Excellent analytical and legal skills, an eye for detail.

- Good team player.

- Knowledge and understanding of various Indian laws.