Overview:
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Nomura Overview:
Nomura is an Asiaheadquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com .
Divisional Overview:
Powai LCC broadly covers the areas of Legal, Compliance and Conduct, and is responsible for building a robust risk and control framework. The Powai LCC teams support Nomura Powai entities, as well as LCC teams globally to ensure effective risk management of Legal, Compliance and Conduct related risks for the firm . Powai Legal
comprises of the Corporate Legal and Transaction Legal functions, which provide advice and support on corporate, employment and transactional matters. The Offshore Legal team supports global teams on corporate and secretarial matters, Global Markets, and Masters documentation related requirements.
Powai Compliance
comprises of functions such as Core Compliance, Trade Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Financial Crime Monitoring, Control Room & Disclosure Monitoring and Employee Compliance. The teams provide advisory and operations support to global / regional Compliance teams driven by global / regional policies and regulatory expectations.
Business Unit Overview:
The legal department provides support both to the India businesses and globally as well. The support areas include, but are not limited to IT, HR, ESS and Facilities, litigation, Real Estate, Employment Law, Corporate Secretarial, bond issuances, syndicated lending mandates, margin financing transactions, M&A advisory mandate, other Industry agreements and also drafts and negotiates prime brokerage and various commercial agreements.
Position Specifications
Corporate Title
Associate (Manager/AVP)
Experience
510
Qualification
LLB / CS / LLM
Requisition No.
10586
Role & Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and related documents of various jurisdictions including India, AsiaexJapan, EMEA and US including:
- Information technology and ecommerce related agreements
- Market Data and Subscription and Publication Agreements
- Terms and conditions for sale and purchase of goods and/or services
- Service Agreements and Maintenance Contracts
- Telecommunications
- Trading Systems Agreements
- Trade CoOrdination Agreements
- Specialized Consultancy Agreements
- Marketing and Sponsorship Campaign Agreements
- Events Contracts
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Tenancy Agreements
- Travel Agreements
- Logistics Agreements
- Working on adhoc regulatory and other projects as and when required
- Assisting the global markets legal team on the drafting and negotiating various trade related agreements
- Liaising with stakeholders (regional lawyers and business partners) in the EMEA, US and AsiaexJapan.
- Identifying and highlighting risks and liaising with various stakeholders for their approval of such risks
- Providing commercially savvy legal advice on a variety of matters based on indepth research and study of the applicable law provisions
- Advising on the queries received from various business functions and legal teams related to agreements
- Being abreast with the changing laws and regulations.
- Generating and distribution of various management reports
Qualification:
Mandatory
Desired
Domain/ Technical
- Qualified Law graduate with at least LLB degree.
- 58 years of demonstrated experience in commercial contracts.
- Excellent communication, drafting, negotiating skills, with a good understanding of Indian laws relating to employment, real estate, data privacy matters and related compliances.
- Excellent analytical and legal skills, an eye for detail.
- Good team player.
- Knowledge and understanding of various Indian laws
Interpersonal
- Maturity in dealing with senior stakeholders.
- Well organised in data and record management.
- Excellent analytical, skills and detail oriented.
- Excellent command over the English language and firstrate written and oral communication & presentation skills.
- Resourcefulness, solution oriented and good team player.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks as well as prioritize time management.
- Ability to identify issues and knowing when to escalate.
- Selfstarter, with a sense of ownership towards the work and the company.
- Critical thinking, Conflict Management
Nomura Core Competencies:
Competencies
Behavioral Indicators
Culture & Conduct
Building Nomura s Culture
Diversity & Inclusion Professional Integrity
SelfAwareness
Contributes to desired culture
Sets positive example Aware of different values/styles Holds high standards of behavior Aware of own strengths/weaknesses
ClientCentricity & Business Acumen
Commerciality ClientCentricity
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Understands current market
Anticipates client needs Pays attention to detail
Sees problems, recommends solutions
Strategy & Innovation
Strategic Thinking & Change
Decision Making & Judgment Agility Balances alternative views
Knows when to decide/when to escalate Champions new ideas
Is both disciplined and entrepreneurial Sees when to escalate
Leadership & Collaboration
Managing Talent
Recognizing, Motivating, Supporting, Developing, Collaborating with others and Managing Conflict Thinks differently
Balances alternative views Knows when/how to compromise
Learns from experience Seeks to develop
Communication & Connectivity
Articulation & Receptiveness Impact Connectivity
Assists in recruiting
Gives credit Builds productive working relationships Provides constructive, timely and specific feedback
Communication & Influence
Articulation and Receptiveness
Impact Connectivity Adjusts style to suit topic
Balances listening/talking Communicates with clarity and consideration Is a proven and credible resource Questions to understand others views Builds internal contact network Willingly effectively works across teams
Execution & Delivery
Driving Performance
ExecutionFocus Planning & Organizing Adaptability Demonstrates accountability/commitment
Takes on challenging assignments Execute priority actions ontime Keep stakeholders updated Manages expectations Persists when confronted with resistance
