Job Description

Position Location Qualification Age Limit

Assistant Vice President - Legal Department


Mumbai


LLB/LLM


40 years


:

The candidate should have 10-12 years of experience in handling legal matters (Litigation and Non-Litigation). Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in capital market industry or Market Infrastructure Institutions.

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:
• Providing legal advice and support to departments within the depository and to the stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies relevant to depository operations.
• Assessing the need for amendments to regulatory documents including byelaws and evaluating the same.
• Review agreements and other documents like Terms & Conditions from legal perspective.



Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting the depository.



Dispute Resolution:
• Handling of litigation matters including strategizing replies with external counsels appointed, decision making and appearing before various fora.
• Ensuring timely filing of reply, closure of cases and co-ordination with counsels for seamless management of cases
• Represent the depository in legal proceedings, arbitration, and mediation.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee their work.



Documentation and Record Keeping:
• Maintain accurate and organized records of legal documents and correspondence.
• Ensure proper documentation of legal decisions and actions taken.



Required Skills:
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations and compliance
• Analytical and Research Skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and technical skill.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.





Please email your resume, mentioning the position applied for in the subject column at : careers@cdslindia.com