Client Legal Documentation Team (Mumbai Legal) is a part of Legal within LCDCoE
Mumbai Legal supports client documentation, legal activities, firm conflicts checks and projects performed by lawyers in various core locations
Key ResponsibilitiesPrimarily support the Wealth Management (WM) legal coverage teams with reviewing non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance letters, and other legal documentation involving WM clients. This role will involve supporting following activities:
Review, draft and negotiate client facing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) including Master NDAs, Back-to-Back NDAs/Joinders and Non-Reliance Letters, specific to banking transactions related to WM Alternative Investments, Markets and Morgan Stanley at Work.
Draft Statement of Works (SOWs) for various services being provided to Morgan Stanley at Work clients.
Discuss with relevant Coverage Lawyers, Business Units and BU Risk teams, when necessary including on matters requiring escalation
Assist in the transitioning of new WM related legal documentation functions from onshore team and become a key contributor
Conduct legal reviews and assist on other project work, including supporting other areas of Mumbai Legal
Assist in the organization and maintenance of form/template contracts and records of work performed
QualificationsExperience
Qualified lawyer LLB (LL.M will be an added advantage)
4-8 post qualification experience at a law firm or in-house role in financial services
Solid track record working in a professional environment
Knowledge
Understanding of legal documents and terminologies
Experience with legal drafting and negotiation skills
Proficient with MS Office
Skills and Qualities
Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to analyze, think independently, form opinions and make decisions
Ability to anticipate ahead of time and escalate issues as appropriate
Attention to detail
Pragmatic and analytical problem solving skills - candidate needs to consistently apply sound judgment
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills - ability to effectively correspond with various groups and senior professionals over email and the telephone
Must be able to maintain a high level of organization under pressure
Successfully meet established deadline requirements - display efficient time management skills
Possess the ability to research and resolve issues independently
Experience in stakeholder management with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and Business Units
Have the ability to effectively handle a fast paced environment
Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies
Coverage
Monday to Friday with flexibility to support outside below mentioned standard working hours for time sensitive matters
Day Light Saving (March to October) - 11:30am - 8:30pm IST
Non-Day Light Saving (November to February) - 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm IST