Assistant Legal Counsel Gsc's

**Some Careers grow faster than others.**

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of **Assistant Legal Counsel**

**Why Join Us**:

- Global Legal Services (GLS) provides advice, guidance and support to Global Banking and Markets by negotiating and executing traded master documentation such as the ISDA Master Agreement and Credit Support Annex (foreign exchange and derivatives trading), the 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.
- Ensure that completed documentation provides appropriate credit and legal protection for the Bank.

**What you’ll do**:
**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 team work 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.

Requirements

**What you will need to succeed in the role**:

- Law degree from a recognized Law College/University in India or Overseas
- 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
- 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
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision and personal ownership
- Must be a good as a team player as well as individual contributor
- Ability to effectively communicate with the Legal team and 3rd Party Relationship Managers

**Additional Information / Specific Skills (If Any)**
- An understanding of Business and product knowledge (Global Markets) and awareness for identification of simple and complex deal structures.

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

**Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Private LTD