Job Description

The EMEA (Europe Middle-East Africa) Capital Markets Legal Group is part of the EMEA CIB (Co Legal Department supporting EMEA Capital Markets, including Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and Equity Capital Markets (ECM).

Responsibilities:

You will initially be co-responsible for covering EMEA Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme updates, establishments, drawdowns, accessions and standalone issuances by issuers globally. In time you will also have the opportunity to work on bespoke projects and different products as appropriate. You will work closely with EMEA bankers and legal colleagues, with touchpoints across various global teams.
You will need to pro-actively support the business groups across EMEA which originate transactions, through review and negotiation of legal documents, legal advice, and providing guidance on risk assessment and solutions.
You will review, negotiate and assist with drafting of confidentiality agreements, mandate letters, underwriting and related documentation.
You will instruct and work closely with external counsel in the review and negotiation of legal opinions and supervising the legal due diligence involving the business and transactions.
Frequent liaison with the business teams, other control areas and colleagues in Legal in setting/maintaining documentation standards, internal policies and monitoring relevant legal, regulatory and documentation developments.
Pro-actively sharing experience and know-how with colleagues in Legal, where appropriate globally. Provide training to the business and within Legal as appropriate.
Active participation in Legal and Firm-wide projects.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in India (additional qualification from US and/or England & Wales will be viewed favorably) with international capital markets experience and able to appreciate and grasp concepts of law from jurisdictions other than India..
Excellent communication(both verbal and written) and organizational skills with the ability to interact with senior business personnel and stakeholders in other functions.
Ability to work proactively under pressure, to multi-task and appropriately prioritize to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment

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