Legal Counsel, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
India, Bangalore

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

Transaction Management involves supporting the documentation process for corporate loan transactions across Large Corporate, Mid-Market Enterprise, International Subsidiary Banking, Infrastructure and Real Estate Finance business segments, typically in the £10m – £750m space. This role provides an opportunity for an Indian qualifier lawyer experienced in the Indian domestic lending space to develop both technical legal and commercial skills and the broader skillset required to become a top performing banking lawyer in the UK corporate loan markets, and in the cross-border lending space.

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
Reviewing minimum standard report and finalizing with external Lender counsel
Reviewing, negotiating and settling various legal documents
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
Negotiating and agreeing key terms embedded within term sheets and LMA facility agreements
Participating in all parties calls on legal and policy points
Responsible for delivery of volumes and quality
Effective and timely communication to function heads and stakeholders
Following appropriate processes, procedures and understanding statutory obligations
Leading, mentoring and supporting the team
Allocating work and setting clear expectations
Providing regular performance feedback
Driving team engagement and professional growth
Acting as a point of escalation for team members
Collaborating with stakeholders to assess capacity
Supporting hiring, onboarding, and integration of new team members

Requirements:

Legal qualification with 8-10 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
Prior experience in a people leadership or team management role
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior team members
Evidence of very good prioritizing, planning and organizing skills
Strong organizational and delegation skills
Ability to understand and consolidate diverse and complex business information and identify/mitigate risk issues
Ability to comprehend and minimize operational risks including wide understanding of Legal risk, audit controls and compliance requirements
Experience of working in a role with a proven record of senior stakeholder navigation and influencing skills

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer
Valued and respected workplace
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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