Legal Counsel, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
India, Bangalore

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

Legal Counsel role supporting HSBC's Transaction Management Legal vertical, catering specifically to the UK Commercial Banking business' corporate loan transactions ensuring legal risks are mitigated and escalations occur in a timely manner.

Job Responsibility:

Assisting onshore Senior Transaction Manager with all aspects of loan execution and advisory on transaction structure
Drafting/reviewing term sheets
Reviewing facility agreements for policy points/term sheet tick back of key terms
High level review of minimum standard report and finalising with external Lender counsel
Reviewing, negotiating and settling various legal documents (release letters, reliance letters, legal opinions, fee letters, etc.)
Explaining common risks associated with complex loan transactions
Drafting Lender counsel scope of work
Drafting simple fee indemnity letters
Drafting internal dispensations for non-compliant policy points
Supporting and advising UK Commercial Banking clients and stakeholders by interpreting legal advice/concepts
Negotiating and agreeing key terms embedded within term sheets and LMA facility agreements
Participating in all parties calls on legal and policy points alongside commercial issues
Responsible for delivery of volumes and quality in pressurized environment

Requirements:

Legal qualification with 4-8 years of relevant work experience within the banking/financial services industry
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex credit and lending agreements/loan documentation, security documents/arrangements and ancillary lending transaction documents
Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of credit and lending laws, regulations, and practices
Experience in delivering legal advice and guidance on credit transactions, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Ability to understand and consolidate diverse and complex business information and identify/mitigate risk issues
Evidence of very good prioritizing, planning and organizing skills
Ability to comprehend and minimize operational risks including wide understanding of Legal risk, audit controls and compliance requirements
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, complex matrix environment and multiple stakeholders
Experience of working in a role with a proven record of senior stakeholder navigation and influencing skills

Nice to have:

Some private practice or law firm background, including exposure to diverse legal issues and client interactions
Experience with LMA templates

What we offer:

Continuous professional development
Flexible working
Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 01, 2025

Expiration:
September 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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