Legal Counsel - Banking Transactions Vahura
Vahura
Office Location
Full Time
Experience: 5 - 5 years required
Pay:
Salary Information not included
Type: Full Time
Location: Karnataka
Skills: Drafting, Regulatory Compliance, Reviewing, negotiating, Legal Risk Analysis, Crossborder Lending, AMLKYC
About Vahura
Job Description
Our client, a global financial services company, is looking to hire a mid-level legal professional to join their Bangalore office. Principal Responsibilities Loan Execution & Advisory: Assist onshore Senior Transaction Manager in executing bilateral/multi-banked loans. Draft/review term sheets and facility agreements for policy compliance. Review and finalize minimum standard reports with external counsel. Negotiate and settle transaction documents (release letters, reliance letters, legal opinions, fee letters, priority/subordination deeds, CP sat letters, etc.). Identify and explain commercial and legal risks in complex loan transactions. Draft lender counsel scope of work, fee indemnity letters, and internal dispensations. Advise UK Commercial Banking clients by interpreting legal concepts and risks. Ensure facility agreements and term sheets align with internal policies, credit approvals, market practices, and regulations. Qualifications Legal qualification with 5-8 years in banking/financial services; law firm experience preferred. Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan documentation, security agreements, and ancillary lending documents (LMA templates preferred). Strong understanding of credit and lending laws, regulations, and risk management. Experience advising stakeholders on credit transactions and regulatory compliance. Preferred: Exposure to cross-border lending, multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, and AML/KYC considerations. Please reach out to soni@vahura.com to learn more about the role.,