Legal Counsel - Wholesale Banking & Cross-Border Transactions

Qualification:

• LLB from a reputed law college or university in India.

• Preference for candidates with a Master's Degree/LLM from renowned domestic or international institutions.

• Experience in scheduled commercial banks, foreign banks, or law firms dealing with legal matters related to cross-border transactions or similar portfolios.

• Strong knowledge of Indian laws and regulations pertaining to lending and security creation within the wholesale banking sector.

Professional Experience (PQE): 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Place of Posting: The selected candidate will be required to work from the Bank's Registered Office in Mumbai. Remote or hybrid work arrangements will not be allowed.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction and security documents for both domestic and cross-border lending transactions, with familiarity in APLMA/LMA documentation.

• Coordinate with external legal counsels, both domestic and international, for handling multi-jurisdictional transactions.

• Review product/process notes, policies, and terms and conditions related to various services and products offered by IBU branches and business teams.

• Provide legal analysis and advice on statutory and regulatory compliance issues to support business functions.

• Monitor and update changes in laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Bank's operations and policies.

• Only candidates with the specified qualifications and experience will be considered.

• Professionals with exclusive experience in litigation, retail banking portfolios, or collections will not be eligible.

• The role does not support hybrid or remote working arrangements.