Associate Counsel Legal & Compliance

0 - 2 years

15 - 19 Lacs

Posted:20 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Contracting & Negotiation

Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, and service level agreements
Support Sales and Procurement teams in structuring and closing deals efficiently while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation
Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and internal processes

Privacy & Compliance

Assist in ensuring compliance with global privacy and data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act (India), and industry standards relevant to SaaS
Review and support implementation of data-processing and information-security requirements
Conduct periodic compliance checks, documentation updates, and internal audits

Legal Advisory & Governance

Provide legal support on day-to-day operational matters across functions
Conduct legal research on emerging laws and regulatory updates affecting SaaS, technology, and data privacy
Help maintain internal legal repositories, knowledge bases, and compliance documentation

Risk Management & Process Improvement

Assist in developing and enhancing legal processes, policies, and workflows for operational efficiency
Identify potential contractual and regulatory risks and propose mitigation strategies

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB) or integrated law degree from a recognized university
0-2 years of relevant experience in contract review, corporate law, or compliance (SaaS/IT industry exposure is a plus)

Technical & Legal Skills

Strong understanding of contract law, commercial agreements, and basic corporate law principles
Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act) preferred
Ability to read, interpret, and redline legal documents with attention to detail
Familiarity with SaaS business models is an advantage

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of ownership, discipline, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Work Requirements
Work From Office - 5 days a week in Chennai


Required Skills
Legal Drafting & Commercial Contracting-PL4 Risk and Compliance Reporting-PL2

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