Manager / AVP - Commercial Lawyer

Description : Overview :

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions : Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Nomura Overview :

Nomura Services, India is a core center of excellence powering the group's global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in shaping, strengthening, and accelerating Nomura's global operations.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support, and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program, and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards 2021.

Divisional Overview :

Powai LCC broadly covers the areas of Legal, Compliance and Conduct, and is responsible for building a robust risk and control framework. The Powai LCC teams support Nomura Powai entities, as well as LCC teams globally to ensure effective risk management of Legal, Compliance and Conduct related risks for the firm. Powai Legal comprises of the Corporate Legal and Transaction Legal functions, which provide advice and support on corporate, employment and transactional matters. The Offshore Legal team supports global teams on corporate and secretarial matters, Global Markets, and Masters documentation related requirements. Powai Compliance comprises of functions such as Core Compliance, Trade Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Financial Crime Monitoring, Control Room & Disclosure Monitoring and Employee Compliance. The teams provide advisory and operations support to global / regional Compliance teams driven by global / regional policies and regulatory expectations.

Business Unit Overview :

The legal department provides support both to the India businesses and globally as well. The support areas include, but are not limited to IT, HR, ESS and Facilities, litigation, Real Estate, Employment Law, Corporate Secretarial, bond issuances, syndicated lending mandates, margin financing transactions, M&A advisory mandate, other Industry agreements and also drafts and negotiates prime brokerage and various commercial agreements.

Position Specifications

Corporate Title

Manager / AVP - Commercial Lawyer

Experience

5-10 years

Qualification

LLB / CS / LLM

Requisition No.

10586

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal Department supporting Nomura's business operations across EMEA. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters and transactions during London business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts and agreements

Providing legal advice on regulatory matters affecting the business

Managing relationships with external counsel when required

Supporting various business units on day-to-day legal matters

Advising on compliance with UK and EU regulations

Contributing to the development of standardised legal documentation

Managing legal risk across commercial operations

Required Qualifications

Legal qualification in India / UK / EU jurisdiction OR equivalent experience advising on India / UK / EU legal and regulatory issues

Proven experience in financial services or investment banking sector

General experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

Strong track record of advising on financial services matters

Required Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong commercial acumen and business judgment

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strong project management skills

Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of derivatives and structured products

Desired Experience

Previous experience in a similar role within investment banking

Experience with financial technology and digital transformation projects

International transaction experience

Additional language skills (particularly German, Italian and / or French) would be advantageous

Nomura Leadership Behaviours :

Leadership

Behaviours

Description

Element

Exploring Insights & Vision

Comprehensively analyse the nature

of the problems we face and set our

focus toward the future vision

Gather Intelligence

Create a vision

Identify an issue

Making Strategic Decisions

Analyse options and feasibility to resolve issues, in making

judgments and recommendations

Identify countermeasures

Assess feasibility

Make a judgment

Inspiring Entrepreneurship in People

Promotes the vision and goals to others in such a way that inspires commitment and independent contributions

Influence

Inspire

Commit

Elevating Organizational Capacity

Maximize organizational productivity through leadership development and

engagement

Have an ownership in own development

Support other‘s growth

Encourage organizational growth

Inclusion

Respect diverse perspectives and

promote psychological safety

and the creation of a risk culture

Foster psychological

safety

Encourage the active

participation of all talent

Foster a risk culture

Nomura Core Competencies :

Competencies

Behavioral Indicators

Culture & Conduct

Building Nomura’s Culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Professional Integrity

Self-Awareness

Contributes to desired culture

Sets positive example

Aware of different values / styles

Holds high standards of behavior

Aware of own strengths / weaknesses

Client-Centricity & Business Acumen

Commerciality

Client-Centricity

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Understands current market

Anticipates client needs

Pays attention to detail

Sees problems, recommends solutions

Strategy & Innovation

Strategic Thinking & Change

Decision Making & Judgment

Agility

Balances alternative views

Knows when to decide / when to escalate Champions new ideas

Is both disciplined and entrepreneurial

Sees when to escalate

Leadership & Collaboration

Managing Talent

Recognizing, Motivating, Supporting, Developing, Collaborating with others and Managing Conflict

Thinks differently

Balances alternative views

Knows when / how to compromise

Learns from experience

Seeks to develop

Communication & Connectivity

Articulation & Receptiveness

Impact Connectivity

Assists in recruiting

Gives credit

Builds productive working relationships

Provides constructive, timely and specific feedback

Communication & Influence

Articulation and Receptiveness

Impact Connectivity

Adjusts style to suit topic

Balances listening / talking

Communicates with clarity and consideration

Is a proven and credible resource

Questions to understand others’ views

Builds internal contact network

Willingly effectively works across teams

Execution & Delivery

Driving Performance

Execution-Focus

Planning & Organizing Adaptability

Demonstrates accountability / commitment

Takes on challenging assignments

Execute priority actions on-time

Keep stakeholders updated

Manages expectations

Persists when confronted with resistance

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.