Job Title:  LGL-Legal Counsel

Job Code:  6911
Country:  IN
City:  Mumbai
Skill Category:  Legal
Description: 

Overview:
 
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment 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 LCC broadly covers the areas of Legal, Compliance and Conduct, and is responsible for building a robust risk and control framework. The Powai LCC teams support Nomura Powai entities, as well as LCC teams globally to ensure effective risk management of Legal, Compliance and Conduct 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.

 

 

Position Specifications

 

Corporate Title

Analyst

Experience

3 – 5 Years

Qualification

LLB / CS / LLM

 

Role & Responsibilities - [Legal]:

 

 

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and related documents of various jurisdictions including India, AEJ, EMEA and US including:
  • Information technology and e-commerce related agreements
  • Market Data and Subscription and Publication Agreements
  • Terms and conditions for sale and purchase of goods and/or services
  • Service agreements and maintenance contracts

 

  • Liaising with various relevant business stakeholders and corporate divisions for their approval on risks / deviations, responding to queries received from the business related to agreements/corporate legal matters.
  • Being able to identify and highlight risks and liaise with various stakeholders for their approval on such risks/deviation.
  • Providing commercially savvy legal advice on a variety of matters basis the in-depth research and study of the applicable law provisions.
  • Being abreast with the changing laws and regulations.
  • Provide management reports.
  • Experienced in handling Contract Management tools.
  • Advising on the queries received from the business and legal teams related to agreements.
  • Liaising with stakeholders in India including regional lawyers and business partners in various locations of the firm. 

 

Qualification:

 

 

Mandatory

Desired

Domain/ Technical

 

[Legal]

  • Qualified Law graduate with at least LLB degree.
  • 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in commercial contracts.
  • Excellent communication, drafting, negotiating skills, with a good understanding of Indian laws relating to employment, real-estate, data privacy matters and related compliances.
  • Excellent analytical and legal skills, an eye for detail.
  • Good team player.

 

  • Knowledge and understanding of various Indian laws

Interpersonal

  • Maturity in dealing with senior stakeholders.
  • Well organised in data and record management.
  • Excellent analytical, skills and detail oriented.
  • Excellent command over the English language and first-rate written and oral communication & presentation skills.
  • Resourcefulness, solution oriented and good team player.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks as well as prioritize time management.

 

  • Ability to identify issues and knowing when to escalate.
  • Self-starter, with a sense of ownership towards the work and the company.
  • Critical thinking, Conflict Management

 

Nomura Core Competencies:

 

Competencies

Behavioral Indicators

Culture & Conduct
Building Nomura’s Culture
Diversity & Inclusion

Professional Integrity

Self-Awareness

Contributes to desired culture
Sets positive example
Aware of different values/styles
Holds high standards of behavior
Aware of own strengths/weaknesses

Client-Centricity & Business Acumen
Commerciality

Client-Centricity
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Understands current market
Anticipates client needs
 Pays attention to detail
Sees problems, recommends solutions

Strategy & Innovation
Strategic Thinking & Change
Decision Making & Judgment
Agility

Balances alternative views
 Knows when to decide/when to escalate Champions new ideas
Is both disciplined and entrepreneurial
Sees when to escalate

Leadership & Collaboration
Managing Talent
Recognizing, Motivating, Supporting, Developing, Collaborating with others and Managing Conflict

Thinks differently
Balances alternative views
Knows when/how to compromise
Learns from experience
Seeks to develop

Communication & Connectivity
Articulation & Receptiveness

Impact Connectivity

Assists in recruiting
Gives credit
Builds productive working relationships
Provides constructive, timely and specific feedback

Communication & Influence
Articulation and Receptiveness
Impact Connectivity

Adjusts style to suit topic
Balances listening/talking
Communicates with clarity and consideration
Is a proven and credible resource
Questions to understand others’ views
Builds internal contact network
Willingly effectively works across teams

Execution & Delivery
Driving Performance
Execution-Focus
Planning & Organizing Adaptability

Demonstrates accountability/commitment
Takes on challenging assignments
Execute priority actions on-time
Keep stakeholders updated
Manages expectations
Persists when confronted with resistance

Equal Opportunity Employer:
 
Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.