Senior Legal Counsel

Our client is one of the Global Financial Services firms, who has their GCC setup in Mumbai. Looking for a seasoned candidate to join as their Senior Legal Counsel and be the single point of contact for all legal activities.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Lead all litigation efforts and participate in investigations, escalating issues to senior management as needed.

- Collaborate with divisional managers, legal advisors, and counterparties to draft, vet, and finalize contracts. Negotiate contractual terms within the defined risk framework and organizational guidelines.

- Establish strong processes and controls, ensuring compliance with global policies and procedures.

- Manage and motivate the legal team, ensuring timely delivery of work and cross-training plans. Maintain strong relationships with local management, global legal teams, and external professional contacts.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in legal departments within banking & financial services firms; experience in a global capability center (GCC) is an advantage.

- Work experience of Indian and international legal and regulatory environments. Extensive experience working with senior stakeholders globally.

- Proven ability to execute and negotiate large, complex contracts.

- Ability to analyze business requirements and regulations, providing clear recommendations on risk and control issues.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.