Legal Negotiator - Senior, AS Professional

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Job Title: Legal Negotiator - Senior, AS

Location: Mumbai

Corporate Title: AS

Role Description

As a Legal Negotiator, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements related to OTC and listed derivatives, cleared financial products, and ancillary legal documentation. The role requires direct engagement with front office teams, internal stakeholders, and Deutsche Bank Group s diverse client base. You will oversee the delivery of legal documentation, manage processes efficiently, and ensure high standards of client service.

About the Team

The Regional Office Legal team in Mumbai is a highly skilled team of legal professionals dedicated to providing specialized expertise in derivative documentation and transactional legal support. The team supports various businesses within Deutsche Bank Group, operating across the Asia-Pacific (APAC), European Union (EU), and United States (US) regions.

Your key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate wide range of master agreements amongst others, ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support documents (CSA, CSDs), Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA), Master Repurchase Agreement (MRA), Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA), Master Securities Lending Agreement (MSLA), Master Securities Forward Transactions Agreement ( MSFTA ), Prime Brokerage Agreements and all other relevant documentation and subsequent amendments.
• Review constitutional documents and verify that all necessary corporate consents and approvals are secured prior to finalizing agreements and commencing trading activities.
• Liaise with internal teams-including front office, risk, compliance, and business divisions-to address risk issues, deviations, and queries related to master agreements. Facilitate clear communication and timely resolution of legal matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their business needs and operations.
• Ensure compliance with business, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Your skills and experience

• Law degree or Commonwealth-qualified lawyer/solicitor.
• 2 - 5 years PQE for Senior Analyst; 5. 5 - 8 years PQE for Associate; and 8 years plus PQE for AVP. Experience should include drafting and negotiating financial product agreements or commercial contracts. Exposure to international transactions and cross-border legal issues is highly valued.
• Experience in derivative documentation (such as ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Listed Futures & Options Agreements) is advantageous.
• Ability to produce clear, precise, and comprehensive legal documents. Candidates must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory and business standards.
• Capacity to analyze complex legal and business issues, identify risks, and propose practical solutions. A proactive mindset in resolving challenges and facilitating transactions is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability to manage tasks autonomously, while also contributing effectively within a team environment. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively across departments and regions.
• Confidence and competence in interpreting intricate legal agreements, constitutional documents, and regulatory materials.
• Strong organizational skills to multitask, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

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