VP CBG Legal and IBG legal in MNC Bank

Role & responsibilities

This is a senior level position responsible for providing legal advice to the Institutional Banking Group, Priority Sector Lending Business (PSL) and Financial Institutional Group and Financial

Sponsor Group (FIG) on legal and regulatory matters. The overall objective is to provide commercial legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of practice areas and business in the bank and to provide thought leadership on all commercial legal matters.

• Business Enabler - Provide pragmatic and effective legal advice using research tools and

interpretation skills to manage legal risk and achieve business objectives. Be a business partner to each business team/support team and establish close working relationship with them. Manage and build relationships with external legal advisers, including ensuring high performance levels and appropriate billing. Co-ordinate with external legal advisers and internal functions and

departments in effective management of suits filed against the Bank.

• Drafting and Negotiation Assist in the review and negotiation process of contracts, letters of

agreement, policies and other documents related to banking products and operational matters.

Effectively manage outsourcing contracts and mortgages. Ability to innovate & standardize

documents to make them customer friendly is crucial.

• Anticipate and manage legal risk - Identify, evaluate and address issues of legal risk in

transactions related to PSL and FIG.

• Customer Focus - Participate in the development of transparent and legally sound process and

policies. Conduct risk reviews and develop procedures designed to reduce legal risk. Develop trust and strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Think Strategically Keep the team and units updated on changes in law.