Associate Director - Legal (Crisil Intelligence) Purpose: Draft, review, negotiate, execute and implement contracts including without limitation RFP’s, Non Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, Licensing Agreements, IPR related documents and other legal documents pertaining to CRISIL; Assist in establishing and implementing contractual processes. Monitoring and Governance of Contracts Mediation and Dispute resolution by recording and monitoring of all claims, disputes, notices etc. with respect to a contract, and collaboration with related teams, for resolution of the same. Development of guidance notes, work instructions and appropriate check-lists, for consistent application across the lifecycle of all contracts in the region and globally. The successful candidate will also, from time to time, provide support in relation to more complex legal arrangements relating to regulatory matters and employee issues. Advising on employment matters Advising on Intellectual Property Rights and Data Protection Roles and Responsibilities Principal Accountabilities: General Complete Contracts Management. (pre & post closure) Managing claims and contractual disputes, proposal management. Driving and fostering innovation, in all stages of Contract Management. Specific Handling IT/ Property related and Licensing Agreements. Conducting negotiations with clients (in Person / telephonic). Identifying contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures in the contracts. Providing inputs/mark-up on contracts to negate contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures. Working with internal and external clients to structure, prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements, letters of intent, commercial proposals, etc. Providing legal support for ongoing contract management related activities. Working in close co-ordination with external legal counsel. Participate in discussions with internal stakeholders, external counsels and advisors during the entire contracting process. Key Challenges: The position is located in Mumbai and the job holder will be supporting the business in India and globally. The individual will need to demonstrate a strong ability to: Prioritise and manage work load effectively, recognising the quick turn-around requirements; Work independently with minimal supervision and take responsibility. Experience: CANDIDATE SHOULD NOT BE FROM LPO’s/ KPO’s. 11 to 15 years post qualification experience specifically in contracts management. High quality experience in an in-house position or leading Indian law firm, with significant exposure to corporate and commercial work consistent with the Purpose described above. International credentials and/or work experience will be an added advantage. Strong academic results from a leading Indian (or other) university. Has been exposed to high profile transactions. Ability to understand the commercial requirements of a business, particularly an IT Industry with ability to identify commercial issues and demonstrate judgment in assisting businesses to reach sensible decisions. Ability to understand commercial implications of matters and when they should be elevated to senior management. Willing and able to perform some of the more mundane legal tasks, providing guidance, support and input across the spectrum of the legal framework. A broad understanding of how legal issues impact upon a large global organisation is therefore necessary. Able to effectively manage external lawyers (not just as an administrator). Personal Skills: Team player Quick learner Business acumen Excellent command over written and spoken English. Should be able to articulate the views and effectively interact with senior management and clients. Advanced drafting, negotiation and risk management skills. Versatile Knows and understands own weaknesses both in terms of knowledge and personal competency and when to use other team members or external resources to fill these gaps Confident, motivated and a self starter Able to apply the law in a commercial way Professional impact – impressive and able to work with senior individuals both inside and outside the organisation. Prepared to challenge where appropriate
