Job Title:  LGL-Corporate Legal

Nomura Overview:
Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning
over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals,
institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management,
Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the
firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and
considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’s world class
capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk
management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and
are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the
platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.
Divisional Overview:
Powai Legal & Compliance (“L&C”) broadly covers the areas of Legal & Compliance and is responsible
for building a robust risk and control framework. The Powai L&C teams support Nomura Powai entities,
as well as L&C teams globally to ensure effective risk management of Legal & Compliance related risks
for the firm. Powai Legal comprises of the Corporate Legal and Transaction Legal functions, which
provide advice and support on corporate, employment and transactional matters. The Offshore Legal
team supports global teams on corporate and secretarial matters, Global Markets, and Masters
documentation related requirements. Powai Compliance comprises of functions such as Core
Compliance, Trade Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Financial Crime Monitoring,
Control Room & Disclosure Monitoring and Employee Compliance. The teams provide advisory and
operations support to global / regional Compliance teams driven by global / regional policies and
regulatory expectations.
Business Unit Overview:
The legal department provides support both to the India businesses and globally as well. The support
areas include, but are not limited to IT, HR, ESS and Facilities, litigation, Real Estate, Employment Law,
Corporate Secretarial, bond issuances, syndicated lending mandates, margin financing transactions,
M&A advisory mandate, other Industry agreements and also drafts and negotiates prime brokerage and
various commercial agreements.
What We Offer:
▪ We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
▪ We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access
to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
▪ Our bespoke benefits support employees and their family’s holistic wellbeing and are inclusive
of diverse identities and family structures.

Position Specifications
Corporate Title: Executive Director

Experience: 15+ years with minimum 5 years or above in senior legal leadership roles Qualification: LLB/LLM or equivalent legal qualification in relevant jurisdiction

Role & Responsibilities -

1.Role Overview: We are seeking an Executive Director to join our Transactions Legal team, leading complex derivatives master agreement negotiations and providing senior legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions including India, Asia-ex-Japan, EMEA, and US. This senior role requires a seasoned derivatives lawyer with deep technical expertise who can independently manage sophisticated global derivatives documentation while working collaboratively with regional legal teams and senior business stakeholders worldwide.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Contract negotiation and advisory
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Lead and independently manage complex negotiation of derivatives documentation across regions (e.g., ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, GMRA, prime brokerage agreements, trade confirmations, etc.), including bilateral and cleared transactions
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Draft, review, and negotiate multi-jurisdictional derivatives contracts and related documents across India, Asia, Japan, EMEA and US covering multiple asset classes (rates, credit, equity, FX, commodities)
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Identify and highlight risks to various stakeholders for approvals across corporate divisions and locations
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Support multiple business units, including traders, structurers, sales teams, and risk management, etc., on complex derivatives legal matters
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Coordinate with local counsel on derivatives regulatory compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions including Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, and CFTC/SEC rules
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Partner with regional lawyers and business partners across EMEA, US, and Asia-ex-Japan
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Lead major derivatives regulatory implementation and other initiatives like digital innovation, globalization, etc.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, derivatives trading heads, and risk committees on derivatives legal matters
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Build and maintain relationships with external counsel, regulators, industry bodies, and ISDA working groups
b.
Team leadership and development
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Lead and mentor a team of 7-10 derivatives legal professionals and provide training and guidance to team members on complex matters
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Drive knowledge sharing and best practices
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Contribute to talent development and succession planning initiatives
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Foster collaborative culture within derivatives legal function
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Provide management reports and strategic oversight, and manage escalations
Qualification:

Mandatory Required Qualifications
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LLB/LLM or equivalent legal qualification in relevant jurisdiction
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17+ years, with at least 10 years of experience in derivatives contracts across multiple asset classes
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Proven track record of leading complex derivatives transactions
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Deep expertise in derivatives documentation including ISDA, GMRA, prime brokerage agreements, etc.
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Experience in driving transformation and innovation initiatives Required Skills
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Outstanding drafting and negotiating skills specific to derivatives documentation, and experience working with ISDA definitions (FX, commodity, equity) and other industry documentation
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Understanding of derivatives mechanics including netting, close-out, and margin requirements
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Ability to understand derivatives legal and business risk and provide business-aligned legal counsel and forward-thinking solutions
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Confidence and credibility when engaging with senior stakeholders
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Cultural sensitivity and ability to operate across diverse markets
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex derivatives concepts
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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Strong project management and time management skills for multiple concurrent negotiations
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Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Self-starter with sense of ownership
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Critical thinking and conflict management abilities in high-pressure environments
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Knowledge and understanding of various Indian laws and international derivatives regulations
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Resourcefulness, solution-oriented approach and excellent team leadership capabilities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.
*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.
*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).