Job Description

Vice President/ Legal Counsel - Securities Services - 6XX Job Overview The Securities Services business operates globally and its principal activities include providing global custody and sub-custody services, fund administrative services, securities lending programs, depositary services and collateral management services for mutual and pension funds, managed investment schemes, multi-national corporations, banks and non-bank financial institutions, and government bodies worldwide. In connection with its global custody offering, the Securities Services business has a network of sub custodians in 100+ markets. Role and Responsibilities The position is part of the Securities Services MCC Legal team, which is an integral part of the Securities Services Legal Practice Group that works and interacts closely with APAC and EMEA lawyers within the Securities Services Legal Practice Group (primarily located in Sydney, Hong Kong and London). The role will include the following responsibilities: Provides leadership and acts as Team Lead for the Securities Services extended legal team at Mumbai Corporate Center. Builds and manages relationship stakeholders in the legal department as well as business team at the regional offices in APAC and EMEA. Draft and negotiate a variety of Securities Services contracts (e.g., global & direct custody agreements, fund services agreements, sub custodian agreements, securities lending agreements, and collateral management services agreements etc.) with clients of the firm, interacting with various internal business and control function stakeholders across geographies Support global and regional Securities Services initiatives and projects, such as developing template agreements, remediating legacy contracts, designing and implementing know-how and best practices, etc. Work on matters relevant to Securities Services\' market infrastructure and sub custodian network management such as (i) reviewing and revising existing sub custodian documentation to be consistent with firm, regulatory and industry standards, (ii) reviewing local market rules/opinions, and (iii) advising on sub custodian agreements and Assist with client due diligence questionnaires, marketing material, responses to clients\' Request-For-Proposals and various other ad hoc requests typical to supporting a dynamic and constantly growing business. Candidate Qualifications Qualified as a lawyer in India or other common law jurisdiction with at least 8 and up to 12 years of post-qualification legal experience (either as in-house counsel in the financial services industry or as a lawyer in a top-tier law firm) Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills Prioritize and proactively manage workflow in a multi-jurisdictional transaction environment Work collaboratively and build close rapport with internal stakeholders across Sales, Product, Client Service, Operation, Risk and Compliance functions across jurisdictions andbe able to timely and appropriately identify risks and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders Adapt and apply legal skills in new contexts, to new businesses and subjects in which one may not have prior relevant experience, and willingness to develop and excel beyond his/ her comfort zone andmanage and control legal risks in a constructive manner. Prior experience in custody, funds and/or securities related services or in transaction banking will be an advantage.

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