Risk Solutions Lawyer (Vice President)

Job Title: Risk Solutions Lawyer

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Legal

Location: London (Hybrid)  

Company 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

Department Overview

The relevant individual will sit in the EMEA Transaction Legal team and will primarily support the Risk Solutions business on hedging and derivatives products.

EMEA Transaction Legal division of Nomura is responsible for the provision of legal advice and negotiation of documentation relating to a variety of Global Markets and Investment Banking transactions. The team’s prime responsibility is to manage Nomura’s legal and reputational risk on the transactions, whilst supporting the business within policy, legislative and regulatory requirements.

As a department, we provide an intellectually stimulating environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. Our lawyers are encouraged to view transactions holistically, working in partnership with the front office teams to provide legal and transactional advice from the structuring stage to execution. Working at Nomura allows our lawyers to gain a deep understanding of commercial drivers, and develop relationships across different stakeholders in the bank. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to apply your legal experience whilst making a significant impact on the bank’s business.

The size and nature of the legal department at Nomura allows for exposure to senior legal management and the ability to influence change in the department. The department has a strong charity and diversity focus, with lawyers encouraged to participate in internal networks or charitable initiatives.

Role Overview

The candidate will have a core knowledge of derivative products and documentation. They will have strong analytical skills in order to understand complex and bespoke structures, be able to work collegiately with the business and corporate stakeholders to help risk manage complex transactions, have the confidence to take on new challenges and will be a strong team player.

The candidate would:

• Work closely with the Risk Solutions business on structuring, negotiation and execution of loan-linked hedging, deal contingent trades, novations and other ancillary hedging arrangements and documentation such as equity commitment letters and novations.
• Familiarity with documentation including ISDA Master Agreements, Intercreditor Agreements, Facilities Agreements, Deal Contingent Long Form Confirmations and Introducer Agreements.
• Have strong experience on advising on finance linked secured hedging and FX and interest rate deal contingent transactions
• Have familiarity with reviewing and analysing hedging rights and obligations in loan agreements and intercreditor agreements in leveraged finance and infrastructure financing structures.
• Analyse and advise internal stakeholders on legal risks.
• Facilitate and execute transactions from structuring stage to execution, working in partnership with the front office business.
• Work on projects within the Legal department, having access to senior legal management and representing the Legal department on various internal projects, both within EMEA and across regions.

The candidate would have the following qualities:

• English qualified lawyer with experience of working in a law firm transactional department, or in-house legal department advising on derivatives and executing structured transactions;
• Strong communication and organization skills;
• Strong analytical and advisory skills;
• The ability to manage different priorities and manage different stakeholders’ expectations;
• The desire to improve processes or methods of working, and influence change.

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
  
  

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer