(Urgent) Assistant Legal Counsel

Business Legal Open positions 1 Role Title Assistant Legal Counsel GSC s Global Career Band GCB 6 Location Country City BENGALURU Recruiter Name Shilpa Betageri Why join us Bangalore Legal plays an important role in protecting HSBC s reputation helping to safeguard the organization by providing robust and comprehensive advice on legal issues and risks Our lawyers advise senior management and the Global Businesses and Functions They offer a range of legal skills jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all the countries and territories in which HSBC operates The Opportunity Market Securities Services MSS is part of the Legal Department and provides advice guidance and support to Global Banking and Markets by negotiating and executing master trading documentation such as the ISDA Master Agreement and Credit Support Annex foreign exchange and derivatives trading the Custody Agreements Global Master Repurchase Agreement or Master Repurchase Agreement repo trading and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement securities lending borrowing and other industry-standard documentation Principal responsibilities To undertake end to end negotiation and execution of Traded Market Documents such as ISDA Master Agreement CSA AFMA GMRA GMSLA CDEA Compensation Agreements Guarantees FX Give Up notices and other related documents To undertake a detailed check of the constitutional documents for each type of counterparty based on the jurisdiction of the counterparty This involves examining the constitutional documents keeping in mind the home jurisdiction of the counterparty and prevailing laws across various geographies around the globe Each individual will be responsible for each case received until its completion Individually all staff have to display teamwork for efficient completion of work The individual will be responsible for updating all the internal database in a timely manner Work will require quick turnaround time involves frequent chasing and follow up with severe ownership implications Perform enhanced research by utilizing legal and analytical skills To strive for excellence in customer service Understand and comply with all relevant policies and procedures issued by the Group and contained with the Group Standards Manual and relevant Functional Manuals Desk Instructions Books and Process Qualifications - External Law degree from a recognized Law College University in India or Overseas with 6 years experience working in a legal process involving drafting vetting agreements contracts Proven skills in drafting agreements contracts Strong communication skills both written and verbal Excellent time management and prioritization and multi-tasking skills and Good interpretation analytical judgmental skills Ability to effectively develop a rapport across a wide range of people across all related functions Required to be detail oriented and must have exceptional attention to detail skill Personal drive to provide excellent customer service and achieve customer delight Ensure that completed documentation provides appropriate credit and legal protection for the Bank An understanding of Business and product knowledge Global Markets and awareness for identification of simple and complex deal structures Ability to effectively communicate with the Legal team and 3rd Party Relationship Managers and the role holder s primary responsibility is the timely consistent and effective negotiation of treasury product documentation upon request from group relationship managers and group offices offering a client friendly service to both internal and external clients to help our internal clients facilitate their business Link to Candidate User Guide Or Go to the below link and type IND GSC IJP Applicant User Guide in search bar You ll achieve more at HSBC HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued respected and opinions count We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of but not limited to their gender or genetic information sexual orientation ethnicity religion social status medical care leave requirements political affiliation people with disabilities color national origin veteran status etc We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available on our website Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Private LTD