Analyst - 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 www.Nomura.Com

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 is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions : Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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 www.Nomura.Com.

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.

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

Analyst- Commercial Lawyer

Experience

4+

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

Required Skills

Desired Experience

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

Making Strategic Decisions

Analyse options and feasibility to resolve issues, in making

judgments and recommendations

Inspiring Entrepreneurship in People

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

Elevating Organizational Capacity

Maximize organizational productivity through leadership development and

engagement

Inclusion

Respect diverse perspectives and

promote psychological safety

and the creation of 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.