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MUFG is seeking a Legal Counsel in Mumbai to provide legal support for their corporate and investment banking operations in India. The role involves managing transaction documentation, legal risk, and coordinating with external counsel. Candidates must have extensive experience in banking law, finance transactions, and APLMA documentation standards. The position requires strong drafting skills and the ability to act as an independent advisor to business units.
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Experience
5+ years
Function
Finance
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
MUFG is seeking a Legal Counsel in Mumbai to provide legal support for their corporate and investment banking operations in India. The role involves managing transaction documentation, legal risk, and coordinating with external counsel. Candidates must have extensive experience in banking law, finance transactions, and APLMA documentation standards. The position requires strong drafting skills and the ability to act as an independent advisor to business units.
TAL's take
Role at a major global financial institution with clearly defined responsibilities and professional requirements.
The JD is highly specific regarding the legal domains, regional requirements, and professional experience needed for the role.
Must haves
- Indian law qualified lawyer
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification working experience
- Knowledge in banking and finance transaction documents
- Strong document drafting skills
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to finance and banking
Tools and skills
Nice to have: prior law firm experience, company secretary qualification.
About the company
MUFG is a major global financial institution; while strong in finance, it is categorized as Tier 2 for general software/engineering indexing purposes compared to Tier 1 tech-native firms.
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