JOB POST: Deutsche Bank Is Hiring Legal Negotiator In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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About the organisation

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. The bank focuses on its strengths in a Corporate Bank newly created in 2019, a leading Private Bank, a focused investment bank and in asset management. We provide financial services to companies, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses and private individuals. Deutsche Bank was founded in 1870 to accompany German businesses into the world, and has worked across borders ever since.

About the Job Opportunity

The Regional Office Legal team (“RO Legal”) in Mumbai is a team of around thirty lawyers providing expertise in derivative documentation and transaction legal support to various businesses of Deutsche Bank Group across the APAC, EU and US regions.
RO Legal is looking for legal negotiators in India to support with respect to the derivative and financial product transactions undertaken by the Deutsche Bank Group globally by drafting and negotiating mid and high complexity contracts and other ancillary legal documentation.
You will spend a significant amount of your time drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, relating to derivative transactions and your role will involve liaising directly with the front office, internal stakeholders and the Deutsche Bank Group’s diverse client base. In your role, you would be responsible for delivery, process and client management.

Job Responsibilities:

Drafting reviewing and negotiating wide range of master agreements amongst others, ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support documents (CSA, CSDs), Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA), Master Repurchase Agreement (MRA), Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA), Master Securities Lending Agreement (MSLA), Prime Brokerage Agreements and all other relevant documentation and subsequent amendments.
Reviewing constitutional documents and ensuring that all requisite corporate consents and approvals are in place prior to finalization of agreements and subsequent trading.
Liaising and coordinating with the various internal stakeholders / teams and business divisions on risk and deviations and responding to queries in relation to the master agreements.
Building a strong relationship with both the internal and external clients of Deutsche Bank Group, understanding their needs and business operations and working closely with them.
Understanding business and regulatory requirements and ensuring functions are being performed taking into consideration those requirements.
Staying abreast on all legal and regulatory matters affecting your area of work.
Participating in various documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

Law Degree or Commonwealth qualified lawyer or solicitor with 2 to 5 years of PQE for Senior Analyst level and 6 to 8 years of PQE for Associate level in financial products or commercial contract drafting and negotiations.
Having prior experience in derivative documentation will be an advantage.
Excellent legal drafting ability and eye for detail.
Strong problem solving and/or analytical skills with solution-based approach.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and build working relationships both internally and externally.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Ability to read complex legal documents with confidence, ease and understanding.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.