HSBC - Assistant Legal Counsel

Purpose of the Role:
Market Securities Services (MSS) is part of the Bangalore Legal Department and provides advice, guidance and support to CIB by negotiating and executing master trading documentation such as the ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) Master Agreement and Credit Support Annex (foreign exchange and derivatives trading), the Custody Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreement or Master Repurchase Agreement (repo trading) and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (securities lending/borrowing) and other industry-standard documentation.
In this role, you will:

- To undertake end to end negotiation and execution of Traded Market Documents such as ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) Master Agreement, CSA (Credit Support Annex), AFMA (Australian Financial Markets Association), GMRA (Global Master Repurchase Agreement), GMSLA (Global Master Securities Lending Agreement), CDEA (Europe Cleared Derivatives Execution Agreement), Compensation Agreements, Guarantees, FX Give Up notices and other related documents.
- To undertake a detailed check of the constitutional documents for each type of counterparty based on the jurisdiction of the counterparty. This involves examining the constitutional documents, keeping in mind the home jurisdiction of the counterparty and prevailing laws across various geographies around the globe.
- Each individual will be responsible for each case received until its completion. Individually all staff have to display teamwork for efficient completion of work.
- The individual will be responsible for updating all the internal database in a timely manner
- Work will require quick turnaround time, involves frequent chasing and follow up with severe ownership implications.
- Perform enhanced research by utilizing legal and analytical skills
- To strive for excellence in customer service.
- Understand and comply with all relevant policies and procedures issued by the Group and contained with the Group Standards Manual and relevant Functional Manuals, Desk Instructions Books and Process.