Job Title: LGL-Legal Counsel

Job Code: 7710

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.

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	Associate
Experience	4-7 Years
Qualification	LLB / LLM
Requisition Id	7710

Role & Responsibilities – Transactions Legal:

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating financial/derivative contracts and related documents of various jurisdictions including India, Asia, Japan, EMEA and US including prime brokerage agreement, master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, etc.), trade documents for debt/notes issuances, trade confirmations.
Handling multiple negotiations simultaneously as well as responding to queries received in relation to agreements/ other legal matters.
Liaising with various relevant business stakeholders and corporate divisions for their approval on risks / deviations.
Being able to identify and highlight risks and liaising with and instructing law firms.
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.
Advising on the queries received from the business and legal teams related to agreements.
Liaising with stakeholders, 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.
4-7 years of demonstrated experience in contracts drafting and negotiations.
Excellent communication, drafting, negotiating skills, with a good understanding of financial/derivative contracts and related documents.
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 organized 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.