Hiring For Associate Counsel

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Job Description: We are hiring for the role of Associate Counsel with a strong legal background and expertise in the banking and financial sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA and GMRA agreements . Key Responsibilties: ISDA and GMRA Master Documentation, execution clearing terms and any subsequent amendments for OTC Derivative, ETD Derivatives and FX Transactions Providing updates on the progress of all ISDA and GMRA Master Documentation to Senior Counsel and internal stakeholders Ensuring funds are added to the ISDA Master, GMRA Agreements, clearing agreements and execution clearing terms Assisting middle and back-office in the collateral set-up process for new funds Liaising with all counterparties in relation to negotiation of master agreements, Repapering trading documentation where required to ensure continuinty of trading post-Brexit Keeping internal stakeholders up to date of any relevant Brexit-related issues relating to trading documentation Keeping up to date with key developments and issues arising around regulatory change in relation to our trading documentation Liaising with internal stakeholders and counterparty banks with regards to the onboarding of required funds to the relevant master agreements Attending regular progress update calls with the counterparty banks and ensuring efficient negotiation process by promptly escalating problematic issues Attending internal update meetings with client directors, client services and business partners Where requested by the client directors, provide updates to the client / clients consultant as applicable. Candidate Profile: Minimum 510 years of experience in the banking and financial legal domain . Strong exposure to ISDA / GMRA agreements is a must. Hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in global jurisdictions, preferably US and EMEA . Excellent communication, analytical, and legal research skills. Should be a BA LLB graduate from a recognized university. Open to candidates with negotiable notice periods. Fixed shifts/ Hybrid Module/ Both side Cabs. If you're a legal professional with strong banking and contract negotiation expertise, wed love to connect with you. Apply now! Please connect with Sadhika - {sadhika@expertstaffingsolutions.in / 9811174195} Ritu - 9711521112