Intern - Societe Generale India

Job Summary:

Assisting the India legal department in review of documentation and research of laws and regulations

Main Responsibilities:

1. Drafting and review of documentation, including all types of agreements.

2. Research and analysis of various laws and regulations.

3. Liaison with various departments of the bank (including other legal teams in Asia and Europe).

4. Tracking legal and regulatory updates on a daily basis and uploading on the tools of the bank.

5. Preparing relevant MIS to record information, including but not limited to legal opinions, legal invoices, legal and regulatory updates.

Academic Background:              

Indian Law Degree (completed or pursuing).

Professional Experience:

Research and Drafting experience, preferably with a law firm. Prior experience of banking, finance and corporate laws is a major advantage

Skills & Competencies:

1.  Sound understanding of Indian laws in relation to contracts and preferably banking.

2.  Experience in drafting legal documentation and thorough knowledge of the MS Word application.

3.  Disciplined, professionalized approach, strong time management, prioritization and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

4.  Analytical skills, and the ability to apply legal analysis to different fact patterns.

Language Skills:

Good command of English is mandatory (written and spoken).

Societe Generale is one of the leading financial services groups in Europe. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth, putting its resources to work to finance the economy and its clients’ plans. With a solid position in Europe and a presence in countries with strong potential, the Group’s 145,700 employees in 66 countries support 31 million individual clients, large corporates and institutional investors worldwide by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions.
 
Societe Generale was established in India in the year 1978. In 1985, Societe Generale Bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in Mumbai. Since then, it has a proud legacy of servicing corporates and clients. New branches were added in Delhi (1993).  Societe Generale not only offers an extensive product portfolio to different market segments, but customizes solutions in investment banking, global finance and global markets. Societe Generale is an equal opportunities employer and believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce should be encouraged and recognized.