Associate Legal Counsel

Role Overview: As a Legal Assistant at Morningstar, you will be providing assistance and support to Morningstar's Legal operations in the Americas, EMEA, and India. Your role will involve working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency. This position is based in Mumbai and will focus on project coordination, contract documentation, and legal research. Key Responsibilities: - Provide routine legal advisory services on HR matters and deliver legal opinions on a variety of legal issues. - Draft, review, and negotiate procurement, HR, IT, and finance contracts, incorporating necessary redlining and stakeholder feedback. - Collaborate with the global legal team to ensure timely closure of contractual requirements. - Conduct due diligence and provide comprehensive legal research support as required. - Advise on data privacy issues for the APJ region and coordinate with relevant stakeholders. - Maintain and organize all contract documentation systematically and update drafts for the APJ region. - Identify legal risks, propose practical solutions, and work closely with internal teams to mitigate potential issues. - Support investigations by coordinating with external counsel and providing timely legal input. Qualifications: - At least 3 years of experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably with a reputable law firm or in-house legal department. - Comprehensive knowledge of contract law, with expertise in negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. - Superior written and verbal communication abilities. - Proven capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. - Strong business acumen and the ability to offer pragmatic legal advice aligned with organizational objectives. Role Overview: As a Legal Assistant at Morningstar, you will be providing assistance and support to Morningstar's Legal operations in the Americas, EMEA, and India. Your role will involve working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency. This position is based in Mumbai and will focus on project coordination, contract documentation, and legal research. Key Responsibilities: - Provide routine legal advisory services on HR matters and deliver legal opinions on a variety of legal issues. - Draft, review, and negotiate procurement, HR, IT, and finance contracts, incorporating necessary redlining and stakeholder feedback. - Collaborate with the global legal team to ensure timely closure of contractual requirements. - Conduct due diligence and provide comprehensive legal research support as required. - Advise on data privacy issues for the APJ region and coordinate with relevant stakeholders. - Maintain and organize all contract documentation systematically and update drafts for the APJ region. - Identify legal risks, propose practical solutions, and work closely with internal teams to mitigate potential issues. - Support investigations by coordinating with external counsel and providing timely legal input. Qualifications: - At least 3 years of experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably with a reputable law firm or in-house legal department. - Comprehensive knowledge of contract law, with expertise in negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. - Superior written and verbal communication abilities. - Proven capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. - Strong business acumen and the ability to offer pragmatic legal advice aligned with organizational objectives.