Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Assistant Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
They’re a financial services organisation that serves more than 40 million customers, ranging from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments. Their network covers 63 countries and territories, and they’re here to use their unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up a world of opportunity for our customers.
HSBC is listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges.
Role:
Assistant Legal Counsel
Qualifications:
- 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 minimal 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
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.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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