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About Morgan Stanley

Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

Your role

Legal field services team description:

• Legal Field Services is a group consisting of 2 attorneys and eight paralegals based in New York.
• Field Services is a part of Branch Advisory Legal, which in turn is a group within the Legal and Compliance Division of Morgan Stanley.
• The offshore Legal and Compliance Department in Mumbai is a department of the Legal and Compliance Division and provides support services to the Legal and Compliance Division.
• This role will form part of the offshore Legal and Compliance Department in Mumbai and Legal Field Services

Roles and responsibilities for interns:

This position will address issues relating to outside (non-Morgan Stanley drafted) powers of attorney viz –

• Review and outlining of the powers of the agent under the power of attorney and general legal matters that relate to powers of attorney applied to client accounts;
• Addressing branch inquiries
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting a summary of the powers granted to the agent under a power of attorney and advising branch personnel on relevant powers of the agent under the power of attorney and the law applicable to the powers of attorney 

Training & development 

Interns at Morgan Stanley India receive comprehensive training and development, including orientation, on-the-job training, mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, performance feedback, and potential full-time job offers, ensuring a valuable learning experience and a pathway for career growth.

Benefits

They provide the following benefits

• Health Care & Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Maternity and paternity Leave
• Work From Home options 
• Student loan refinancing for you, your family, and your friends
• Cash management, securities-based loans, and home financing solutions with options for each stage of your life.

Career progression

Interns at Morgan Stanley India typically progress from their internship to potential full-time positions, with opportunities for advancement into roles such as Analyst, Associate, and beyond as they gain experience and demonstrate their capabilities within the organization.

Work-life balance

Regarding work-life balance, Morgan Stanley adheres to a typical Monday to Friday schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST, but they provide flexibility for time-sensitive tasks, including Indian public holidays. Employees can enjoy flexible working hours, including the option to work from home. Morgan Stanley maintains a five-day workweek, with an average of 55 working hours.

Culture & vibe  

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find a vibrant and multifaceted atmosphere where individuals collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse functions and the Business Unit in onshore regions. Analysts at Morgan Stanley often highlight the satisfaction of working alongside intelligent and motivated peers and the constant professional challenges as some of the most rewarding aspects of their tenure.

About you

Education, skills, and qualities required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to think independently, form opinions, and make decisions
• Ability to anticipate ahead of time and escalate issues as appropriate
• Pragmatic and analytical problem-solving skills - candidate needs to consistently apply sound judgment
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Must be able to maintain a high level of organization under pressure
• Successfully meet established deadline requirements – display efficient time management skills
• Possess the ability to research and resolve issues independently
• Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies
• Attention to detail
• Periodic calls with the US manager and team members
• Monday to Friday from
  • EDT (March to November) – 12 PM – 9 PM IST
  • EST (November to March) – 1 PM – 10 PM IST

How to apply

To apply for this role, click on the "Apply on employer site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be filled out and submitted directly.

Sources

The following source was used in researching this page:

• Morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-Morgan-Stanley
• youtube.com