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Legal Counsel - Financial Regulatory

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Mumbai Metropolitan Region

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Eligibility

LL.B. (or 5-year integrated law degree) with 5 to 10 years of PQE in an in-house legal team or top-tier law firm, and exposure to SEBI regulatory work.

Opportunity

Title: Legal Counsel - Financial Regulatory
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Aquis Search
Location: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Eligibility: LL.B. (or 5-year integrated law degree) from a recognised university with 5 to 10 years of PQE in an in-house legal team or top-tier law firm, and meaningful exposure to SEBI regulatory work and algorithmic/electronic trading.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None Description:
A leading global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Legal Counsel for its Mumbai office through Aquis Search. The role involves supporting the broader legal and compliance function with regulatory research, contract review, and day-to-day legal workflows, working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Key Responsibilities:
  • Track SEBI, IFSCA (GIFT City), NSE/BSE/MCX, RBI, and other applicable regulatory updates.
  • Draft and edit legal memos, policies, SOPs, board and executive briefings, and responses to regulator inquiries.
  • Review, redline, and negotiate routine agreements (NDAs, vendor agreements, MSAs, and other commercial contracts).
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams and external counsel on specialised matters.
  • Support corporate housekeeping and filings alongside the Company Secretary and compliance teams.

Contact Email: aloysiusparmar@aquissearch.com
Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn