AVP Legal

About M&G India

We are M&G India, the strategic innovation and digital hub for M&G. Established in 2003, we have offices in Mumbai and Pune.

Our teams work closely with colleagues across the Group worldwide to drive transformation, build digital capability, and support sustainable growth. By leveraging technology, AI, automation, and process excellence, we bring new ways of thinking to improve outcomes for both customers and colleagues.

Grounded in a vibrant culture with strong foundations, we are central to how M&G is transforming as a business.

About M&G

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

Job Description

• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G plc's operational risk.
• Collaborate closely with divisional managers, legal advisors and counterparties to execute all legal contracts 
• Drafting, vetting and finalising all contracts 
• Negotiate contractual terms based on defined risk framework and organisational guidelines with counterparties on legal terms and conditions 
• Manage all litigations and actively participate in any investigations for  Global Services and its stakeholders, and escalate any issues and concerns proactively to Global Services senior management and Group legal function
• Establish strong processes and controls and act as  Global Services contact with Group legal teams to ensure compliance with global policies and procedures 
• Develop and maintain relationships with local management and also across other BU’s, as well as external professional contacts
• Qualified lawyer with minimum 15 years of professional experience within the legal department in banking & financial services firms; experience in a global capability center (GCC) will be an advantage 

Additional Job Description

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 13  years of professional experience within the legal department in banking & financial services firms; experience in a global capability center (GCC) will be an advantage Experience of working closely with senior stakeholders (Directors and MDs) globally
• Strong understanding of Indian and international legal and regulatory environments
• Experienced in executing and negotiating large, complex internal and external contracts 
• Ability to successfully navigate a complex organisation as well as build strong relationships and work collaboratively with teams across the business
• Ability to operate remotely, in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Excellent interpersonal skills - including liaison across the Global organisation with key personnel, influencing others to deliver to deadlines, and guiding them on specific requirements
• Excellent report writing, written and oral communication skills (Face to face and via the telephone or videoconference) and delivery of presentations to senior persons within the business
   

  Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational Qualification

  Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience partnering with senior global stakeholders, including Directors and MDs.
• Strong legal and regulatory expertise with complex contract negotiation experience.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in global, multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills
   

• Experience:

  Qualified lawyer with minimum 13 years of professional experience within the legal department in banking & financial services firms; experience in a global capability center (GCC) will be an advantage 

  Educational Qualification:

• CS
• Bachelors in Law

• Masters in Law (will be added advantage)

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.