- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financial/derivative contracts and related documents across multiple jurisdictions (India, Asia, Japan, EMEA, US).
- Handling various agreement types including prime brokerage agreements and master agreements (ISDA, GMRA).
- Managing multiple negotiations simultaneously and responding to agreement-related queries.
- Liaising with business stakeholders and corporate divisions to obtain approvals on risks and deviations.
- Identifying and highlighting legal risks, and coordinating with external law firms.
- Providing commercially aware legal advice based on thorough legal research.
- Staying updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations.
- Advising business and legal teams on agreement-related inquiries.
- Collaborating with stakeholders, regional lawyers, and business partners globally.
Qualification:
Mandatory:
- Qualified Law graduate with at least an LLB degree.
- 2-5 years of demonstrable experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of financial/derivative contracts and related documentation.
- Excellent analytical and legal skills with strong attention to detail.
- Good team player.
Desired:
- Knowledge and understanding of various Indian laws.
- Maturity in dealing with senior stakeholders.
- Well-organized in data and record management.
- Excellent command of the English language and strong presentation skills.
- Resourceful, solution-oriented, and a good team player.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.
- Self-starter with a sense of ownership.
- Critical thinking and conflict management skills.
Nomura Core Competencies (Key Behavioral Expectations)
Culture & Conduct:
- Contributes to desired culture and sets a positive example.
- Aware of different values and styles, upholds high standards of behavior.
- Aware of own strengths and weaknesses.
Client-Centricity & Business Acumen:
- Understands current market dynamics and anticipates client needs.
- Pays attention to detail and sees problems through to recommending solutions.
Strategy & Innovation
- :Balances alternative views and knows when to decide or escalate.
- Champions new ideas and is both disciplined and entrepreneurial.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Recognizes, motivates, supports, develops, and collaborates with others.
- Manages conflict effectively and learns from experience.
- Builds productive working relationships and provides constructive feedback.
Communication & Connectivity:
- Adjusts communication style to the topic and balances listening with talking.
- Communicates with clarity and consideration, and is a credible resource.
- Builds internal contact networks and works effectively across teams.
Execution & Delivery:
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment, taking on challenging assignments.
- Executes priority actions on time and keeps stakeholders updated.
- Manages expectations and persists when facing resistance.
