Corporate Counsel

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What is Corporate Counsel responsible for?
• Franklin Templeton has been providing investment management services in India since 1++6 and is looking for a corporate legal counsel for its Mutual Fund, Alternative Investments Fund, and Portfolio Management business in India. The candidate is also expected to play a key role in the corporate secretarial department.
• The candidate will be situated in Mumbai and will report to the Head - Legal & Company Secretary#MID_SENIOR_LEVEL

What will be ongoing responsibilities of Corporate Counsel?
• Expertise in securities laws, corporate and business law.
• Experience in fund documentation and investment documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with the provisions of Companies Act and filing of all forms required under the Company Law, attending board meetings and preparing agenda, minutes and other documents as may be required.
• Interpersonal skills and commercial acumen will be important as he / she will collaborate with a broad range of internal groups – Investment teams, Product, Finance, Tax, Distribution, Marketing, HR etc.
• Continually learn the dynamic changing laws and regulations of the securities and corporate law on a national and international scale
• Undertake and perform in-depth legal research for laws applicable to the FT companies in India.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Company Secretaryship (candidates preparing for final examination can also apply)
• Registered with the Bar Council of India

Required Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of corporate law and securities laws
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team

Experience
• Minimum experience of 5 years as a legal counsel
• Minimum experience of 3 years in the secretarial department of a company

Other Skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timing - +:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include
• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• Annual recognition programme
• Volunteer services and paid time off for volunteering
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Located in the heart of Mumbai in the One International Centre, with spectacular views of the buzzing city
• Walking distance of 100 meters from Western/Central railway station, accessible by road and local rail from all parts of the city

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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, ****** orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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