Associate Director- Legal and Risk Management

Role Overview:

Associate Director Legal and Risk Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and implement internal policies, standard templates, and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)
  
• Provide legal and risk-related advisory services to business units and support functions
  
• Respond to inquiries and notices from regulators, clients, and administrative bodies
  
• Assist business leadership with strategic legal advice, crisis management, and risk mitigation
  
• Provide litigation support, including drafting legal notices, replies, complaints, and responses to show-cause notices
  
• Liaise with enforcement and regulatory agencies such as ED, CBI, Police, ICAI, etc.
  
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  
• Stay abreast of current and emerging legislation, especially in areas including:
  
• Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
  
• Indian Evidence Act
  
• Indian Contract Act
  
• Companies Act
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents
  
• Manage employee-related legal matters and internal legal issues
  
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal professionals
  
• Ensure adherence to the CA Act and ICAI Code of Ethics (preferred)
  

Candidate Profile:

Education & Qualifications:

• Mandatory:

  LLB and Company Secretary (CS) from a recognized institution
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of legal tools and systems
  

Professional Experience:

• 9–10 years of post-qualification experience in legal and risk functions
  
• Prior experience in a professional services firm, consultancy, or IT sector is preferred
  
• Demonstrated experience in handling compliance, contracts, advisory, and litigation matters
  

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of Indian legal and regulatory framework
  
• Exceptional drafting and legal documentation skills
  
• Effective verbal and written communication in English
  
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in cross-functional teams
  
• Leadership and team management capabilities