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
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
2-5 Years
Qualification
LLB / LLM
Requisition Id
8626
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.
2-5 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
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