Trainee / Intern - Legal, SG Bank India (Mumbai)

Role Objective: The Legal Trainee will support the Legal function of the bank in handling corporate legal matters, including regulatory analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Regulatory & Banking Law Support:
(i)    Conduct research on Indian banking laws and regulations and court judgements, including RBI guidelines and Companies Act, applicable to foreign banks and branches in India.
(ii)    Track and summarise legal and regulatory updates and court judgements to upload on the tools of the bank.
(iii)    Assist in preparation of internal legal notes, compliance guidance, and regulatory impact assessments.

2.    Contracts and Documentation:
(i)    Draft and review documentation, including non-disclosure agreements and vendor contracts.
(ii)    Prepare and update databases to record information, including but not limited to checklists, legal opinions and invoices.

Eligibility and Qualifications:

1.    Mandatory Requirements:
(i)    LL.B. (3 year or 5 year course) from a recognised Indian university.
(ii)    Strong academic foundation in contract law, company law, banking law, or commercial laws.
(iii)    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

2.    Preferred Requirements:
(i)    Prior internship exposure with banks, financial institutions, or law firms with BFSI practice: 
(ii)    Basic familiarity with - RBI regulations and Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

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.