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Legal Counsel

HSBC electronic data processing india pvt ltd

3.9

based on 4.8k Reviews

5-8 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Legal Counsel

HSBC Group

posted 20d ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Private Banking Legal Anti Money Laundering Home Loans Risk Management Financial Services

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Job Description

Some careers have more impact than others.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Legal Counsel

Principal responsibilities

Assisting onshore Senior Transaction Manager with all aspects of loan execution (bilateral or multi-banked loans) and advisory on the structure of a transaction, including:

Drafting/reviewing term sheets;
High level review of minimum standard report (i.e policy document) and finalizing the report with external Lender counsel;
Reviewing, negotiating and settling release letters, reliance letters, legal opinions, fee letters, deeds of priority, deeds of subordination, Community Policy self assessment tool sat letter, insurance broker letters and deeds of release;
Explaining common risks (both commercial and legal) associated with complex loan transactions;
Drafting Lender counsel scope of work, drafting simple fee indemnity letters; internal dispensations for non-compliant policy points
Supporting and advising UK Commercial Banking clients and the above-mentioned key stakeholders by interpreting legal advice/concepts and explaining impact and associated risks.
Negotiating and agreeing key terms embedded within term sheets and Loan Market Association facility agreements, ensuring compliance with companys internal policy, relevant credit approvals, common market practices in line with any external regulatory requirements.
With the support of Coverage and other key stakeholders, participate in all parties calls on legal and policy points alongside with key commercial issues.

Requirements

Legal qualification with 5-8 years of relevant work experience within the banking/financial services industry. Though not mandatory, it would be beneficial to have some private practice or law firm background, including exposure to diverse legal issues and client interactions.
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex credit and lending agreements/ loan documentation, security documents/arrangements and ancillary lending transaction documents in line with industry standards. Examples include: bilateral uncommitted/committed facilities, syndicated facility/loan agreements, guarantees and guarantee confirmation letters, mortgage/hypothecation/pledge documents, term-sheet mapping, ancillary documentation (for example corporate authorizations, commitment letter, fee letter, etc).
Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of credit and lending laws, regulations, and practices.
Experience in delivering legal advice and guidance on credit transactions, risk management, and regulatory compliance to business counterparts and other stakeholders.
Though not mandatory, it would be beneficial to have prior experience in managing cross-border lending deals, considering the legal and regulatory requirements of multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across different regions for smooth facilitation of cross-border deals. Good understanding of compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and other regulatory obligations in cross-border dealings.
A genuine interest to develop your technical and commercial skills relating to the loan market.
A desire to work towards leading the documentation process for Loan Market Association ( LMA)facilities from both a commercial and legal perspective and advising internal stakeholders on key issues.
A strong desire to develop structuring skills and to lead negotiations on complex corporate loan transactions including refinances, Sustainable Linked Loans,, cashouts , acquisition finance and post Initial Public offering (IPO) financing is preferable.