Legal Counsel – Wholesale Banking & Cross-Border Transactions

July 26, 2025by canonsphere

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Qualification:

  • LLB from a reputed law college or university in India.

  • Preference for candidates with a Master’s Degree/LLM from renowned domestic or international institutions.

  • Experience in scheduled commercial banks, foreign banks, or law firms dealing with legal matters related to cross-border transactions or similar portfolios.

  • Strong knowledge of Indian laws and regulations pertaining to lending and security creation within the wholesale banking sector.

Professional Experience (PQE): 4–8 years of relevant experience.

Place of Posting: The selected candidate will be required to work from the Bank’s Registered Office in Mumbai. Remote or hybrid work arrangements will not be allowed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction and security documents for both domestic and cross-border lending transactions, with familiarity in APLMA/LMA documentation.

  • Coordinate with external legal counsels, both domestic and international, for handling multi-jurisdictional transactions.

  • Review product/process notes, policies, and terms and conditions related to various services and products offered by IBU branches and business teams.

  • Provide legal analysis and advice on statutory and regulatory compliance issues to support business functions.

  • Monitor and update changes in laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Bank’s operations and policies.

Exclusions

  • Only candidates with the specified qualifications and experience will be considered.

  • Professionals with exclusive experience in litigation, retail banking portfolios, or collections will not be eligible.

  • The role does not support hybrid or remote working arrangements.

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