Senior Counsel, VP

The Legal Documentation Centre of Competence (LDCC) within Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Mumbai, India to provide support for client documentation related to various products and businesses such as Cash Management, Trade Finance & Security Services. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating agreements and other legal documentation to support the businesses in APAC region. Your primary focus will be on supporting Cash Management and Trade Finance, including institutional Cash Management and corporate Cash Management. As a Legal Counsel, your key responsibilities will include providing legal guidance and counsel to managers and teams within the business on a wide range of legal topics. You will leverage both generalist legal knowledge and specialist knowledge of specific functional and product-related activities such as contract law, documentation, mergers, acquisitions, corporate, insolvency, real estate, employment, intellectual property, litigation, policy, and regulatory matters. You will work closely with the business and other members of the Legal team to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks effectively. To excel in this role, you should have experience in financial products or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations, preferably gained in a Corporate Bank or general corporate environment in a law firm or in-house setting. Strong communication skills, excellent legal drafting ability, attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, problem-solving skills, and the capability to build strong relationships with internal departments are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will hold a Law Degree or be a Commonwealth qualified solicitor with over 15 years of PQE. Additionally, you should possess excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, and have the ability to read and understand complex legal documents with confidence. We offer a supportive environment with training, development opportunities, coaching from experts in the team, and a culture of continuous learning to aid your career progression. Deutsche Bank Group values a culture of empowerment, responsibility, commercial thinking, initiative, and collaboration. We are committed to promoting a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all individuals. For further information about our company and teams, please visit our website at: [https://www.db.com/company/company.htm](https://www.db.com/company/company.htm),