LGL-Corporate Legal Professional

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**Job Title:** LGL-Corporate Legal **Job Code:** 13892 **Country:** IN **City:** Mumbai **Skill Category:** Legal Description: Position Specifications Corporate Title: Executive Director Experience: 15+ years with minimum 5 years or above in senior legal leadership roles Qualification: LLB/LLM or equivalent legal qualification in relevant jurisdiction Role Responsibilities - - Role Overview: We are seeking an Executive Director to join our Transactions Legal team, leading complex derivatives master agreement negotiations and providing senior legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions including India, Asia-ex-Japan, EMEA, and US. This senior role requires a seasoned derivatives lawyer with deep technical expertise who can independently manage sophisticated global derivatives documentation while working collaboratively with regional legal teams and senior business stakeholders worldwide. - Lead and independently manage complex negotiation of derivatives documentation across regions (e.g., ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, GMRA, prime brokerage agreements, trade confirmations, etc.), including bilateral and cleared transactions - Draft, review, and negotiate multi-jurisdictional derivatives contracts and related documents across India, Asia, Japan, EMEA and US covering multiple asset classes (rates, credit, equity, FX, commodities) - Identify and highlight risks to various stakeholders for approvals across corporate divisions and locations - Support multiple business units, including traders, structurers, sales teams, and risk management, etc., on complex derivatives legal matters - Coordinate with local counsel on derivatives regulatory compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions including Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, and CFTC/SEC rules - Partner with regional lawyers and business partners across EMEA, US, and Asia-ex-Japan - Lead major derivatives regulatory implementation and other initiatives like digital innovation, globalization, etc. - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, derivatives trading heads, and risk committees on derivatives legal matters - Build and maintain relationships with external counsel, regulators, industry bodies, and ISDA working groups - Team leadership and development: Lead and mentor a team of 7-10 derivatives legal professionals and provide training and guidance to team members on complex matters - Drive knowledge sharing and best practices - Contribute to talent development and succession planning initiatives - Foster collaborative culture within derivatives legal function - Provide management reports and strategic oversight, and manage escalations Qualification: Mandatory Required Qualifications - LLB/LLM or equivalent legal qualification in relevant jurisdiction - 17+ years, with at least 10 years of experience in derivatives contracts across multiple asset classes - Proven track record of leading complex derivatives transactions - Deep expertise in derivatives documentation including ISDA, GMRA, prime brokerage agreements, etc. - Experience in driving transformation and innovation initiatives - Experience in driving transformation and innovation initiatives Required Skills - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities - Outstanding drafting and negotiating skills specific to derivatives documentation, and experience working with ISDA definitions (FX, commodity, equity) and other industry documentation - Understanding of derivatives mechanics including netting, close-out, and margin requirements - Ability to understand derivatives legal and business risk and provide business-aligned legal counsel and forward-thinking solutions - Confidence and credibility when engaging with senior stakeholders - Cultural sensitivity and ability to operate across diverse markets - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex derivatives concepts - Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines - Strong project management and time management skills for multiple concurrent negotiations - Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team - Self-starter with sense of ownership - Critical thinking and conflict management abilities in high-pressure environments - Knowledge and understanding of various Indian laws and international derivatives regulations - Resourcefulness, solution-oriented approach and excellent team leadership capabilities Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.