Legal Associate

Role description Role Purpose: Key Accountabilities: Preferred Experience and Qualification: Skills Provide strong contracting and legal support to the business /procurement teams on all business operations and activities of the Company. Provide effective legal support to the business and procurement teams in contract structuring, preparation and negotiation. Draft contract templates for all lines of business of the organization. Dealing with International Sales teams from Europe, Middle East, Asia for various RFP’s/RFQ’s. Provide general legal advice and support to other functions e.g. human resources, finance, IT, admin, corporate services, real estate management etc. Assist in evaluations and conducting thorough due diligence for all deals and transactions and effectively develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies in relation to Organization's business operations. Partners with business teams in managing customer contracts and effectively monitor and enforce the contracts from a legal perspective. Evaluate the impact of evolving legal and statutory regulations pertaining to the relevant business function and highlight the same in time and contribute to the business planning process. Maintain good standards of corporate governance, including ensuring compliance with applicable laws, consents, regulations, Companies policies and rules. Other details This is purely a Legal position and does not include secreatrial work. The candidate must have excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to draft and close commercial agreements independently and efficiently. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, people management, including ability to work effectively with the business team and with senior management team. Proactive, with excellent research, analytical skills and should be able to exercise judgment and discretion to opine on legal issues effectively. Should abreast with all the applicable statutes and laws. Preferably from a corporate/industry background.