Legal Counsel - Contracts

KEYDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Business

• Negotiationof contracts, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documentation with theexternal counterparties from legal and internal processperspective for its closure and help the business teams inexecution of the same.
• Ensuredelivery of legal advice relating to the business operations andalso in framing/ review of policies and process.
• Maintainingtrack of pending assignments with Corporate Legal Team andpresenting data, details etc. related to same to Chief LegalOfficer as and when required.

Customer

• AdvisingBusiness teams on contract related matters including stamping,execution and negotiations.
• AssistingCorporate Legal Team in standardization of templates.
• AdvisingRegional Legal Teams on contract negotiation, drafting or relatedsupport as and when required.

Internalprocess

• Adhereto timelines in reviewing and vetting all official communications& documentations such as contracts, agreements andsettlements.
• Monitoringthe executed agreements to ensure guidelines are being followed,stamping is proper, signatures of authorized signatory is thereetc.

Learning& Performance

• Keepinga track on the latest laws and judgements including thoserelated to contracts, stamping, banking and finance andproactively advise the Legal team & management about suchamendments, new laws and judgements and their implication onbusiness and to suggest changes in process/procedure in linewith the amendments through circulars/guidelines.
• Maintaina database on Applicable laws comprising FAQs, dos & dontsas a ready reference.

1. MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Educational

Qualifications

• Shouldbe a graduate in Law (5 Year/3 Year) as a regular scholar(Full-Time) from a recognized University.

Experience(Years and Core Experience Type)

• Minimum4-7 Years.
• Preferencewill be given to candidates having in-house experience incontract drafting and negotiation.
• Preferencewill be given to candidates having experience in BFSI/Fintechsector.

Certifications

• NA

FunctionalSkills

1. Experiencein legal matters relating to:

• Generaland Commercial Laws
• ConsumerProtection Act
• RDDB& FI Act and Rules
• CommercialCourts Act and Rules
• Arbitrationand Conciliation Act
• Paymentand Settlement Systems Act

BehavioralSkills

• Smoothinteraction with Business teams & Vendors.
• Establishstandards of behavior for others, motivate and empowerindividuals.

Competencies

• Abilityto prioritize and maintain TAT.
• Problemsolving & critical thinking
• Negotiationskills

1. KEYINTERACTIONS

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

• Thefollowing Departments at Corporate Office: Business Verticals,Product Teams, Risk & Compliance, Finance, Audit, HR, SQ etc.
• RegionalLegal/Risk Managers.
• CorporateLegal Team

• ExternalLegal Consultants, Law firms, Lawyers
• In-houseLegal/Business teams of Vendors, Partners, Agencies etc.