About YES BANK
YES BANK is a leading Indian private sector bank with over 1200 branches nationwide, committed to delivering innovative financial solutions and supporting individuals, businesses, and communities across India.
About Legal Job Opportunity at YES BANK
YES BANK is hiring a Legal Counsel – Wholesale Banking (Cross-Border & Lending Transactions) for an on-site role at its Registered Office in Mumbai. The position requires 4–8 years of relevant PQE in cross-border transactions and lending, specifically demanding strong knowledge of APLMA/LMA documentation and Indian banking regulations. Hybrid work is not permitted.
Job Details
Position: Legal Counsel – Wholesale Banking
Experience Required (PQE): 4–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE).
Job Type: Full-time
Mode: On-site
Location: Registered Office, Mumbai
Focus Areas
- Wholesale Banking, Cross-Border Transactions, and Domestic Lending
- Transaction and Security Documentation (APLMA / LMA familiarity required)
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Advisory for IBU branches/Wholesale business
Eligibility & Exclusion Criteria
- Required: LL.B. from a reputed Indian law college/university.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree / LL.M. from a foreign or reputed domestic institution.
- Must have experience in scheduled commercial banks, foreign banks, or law firms handling cross-border transactions and related portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of Indian laws and regulations related to lending, security creation, and wholesale banking.
- Familiarity with APLMA / LMA documentation.
- Exclusion: Candidates with litigation-only, retail portfolio, or collection profiles will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and review transaction and security documents for domestic and cross-border lending deals.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel (Indian and foreign) for multi-jurisdictional transactions.
- Vet product/process notes, policies, terms & conditions for IBU branches and business groups.
- Analyze statutory and regulatory risks; provide legal advisories to business teams.
- Track, interpret, and update legal and regulatory developments applicable to the bank’s business.
- Support wholesale banking teams on legal structuring, compliance, and operational documentation.
How to Apply
Apply using the provided application link.
Application Link: here
