Job Description

Job descriptionSome careers have more impact than others.If youre looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued youll be.HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Legal CounselPrincipal responsibilities

• Effective and timely communication of matters requiring consideration and decision to the Regional Heads and Global Head of the function
• Shall engage very closely with senior stakeholders across product categories and client management within associated functions in charting out a very effective documentation process including definition of fully aligned desk instruction manual across all stakeholders who are involved in the process along with service and performance level agreements
• Following appropriate processes, procedures and understanding statutory and regulatory obligations
• Demonstrate creativity, defect free implementation of procedures and maintain high productivity levels through continuous improvement
• Fulfill appropriate training & development requirements and to lead and motivate staff with differing aspirations working in productivity based environment where deadlines are critical
• Developing and maintaining information flows to and within the Global Legal Service Banking Products Regional teams
• Implementing and following drafting and negotiating best practices
• Ensuring costs and expenses are met by the relevant business/cost code wherever possible. Working closely with and influencing internal stakeholders and Subject Matter experts globally
• Delivery of a high quality service with a complex set of activities against the backdrop of both the external legal and regulatory framework and the internal control framework of the Group Standards Manual while working in a pressurized, time sensitive environment

Requirements

• Legal qualification with 8 years plus 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 industry standard lending transaction documents. For example, bilateral uncommitted facilities/overdrafts, bilateral committed facilities, syndicated facility agreements, guarantees and guarantee confirmation letters.
• Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of credit and lending laws, regulations, and practices.
• Experience in legal advice and guidance on credit transactions, risk management, and regulatory compliance to business counterparts and other stakeholders.
• It would be beneficial to have practical experience in trade finance transactions, including letters of credit, trade finance facilities, and documentary collections; good understanding of trade finance matters, including compliance with international trade regulations, Incoterms, etc.

Youll achieve more when you join HSBC.HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.**Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Private LTD***

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