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Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in corporate law, employment law, and contract negotiation? We're seeking a Legal Counsel to join our client team in India! This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic and operational legal support across various critical areas, including employment law, contract management, company secretarial work, and third-party risk management. You'll also play a key role in supporting our global entities with contract review and negotiation. We're looking for a proactive, business-focused legal expert who can work independently and effectively manage external legal firms. Key Responsibilities: 1. Employment Law and External Legal Firm Management (adhoc & may be 20 hrs a month) • Provide legal advice and support on employment-related matters for Maximus India on a case-by-case basis. • Manage and oversee the work of external legal firms engaged through retainer-ship for employment legal support. • Act as the point of contact for all employment-related legal issues, including employee disputes, disciplinary actions, and employment contract reviews. • Ensure employment policies and procedures comply with Indian labor laws and Maximus corporate standards. 2. Company Secretarial Support ( Quarterly and some monthly work approx. 30 hrs) • Oversee and monitor the work of Pierian, the third-party vendor providing company secretarial support. • Ensure compliance with Companies Act and other applicable regulations related to board meetings, resolutions, filings, and statutory disclosures. • Provide legal support in drafting and reviewing company secretarial documents, including minutes, resolutions, and annual returns. 3. Legal Contracting and Negotiations (Regular approx. 50 hours a month) • Lead and support the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts for: • Vendors and outsourcing partners • CSR partners and recruiting agencies • Other service providers supporting Maximus India • Assess and mitigate third-party risks by conducting legal due diligence and advising on terms and conditions. • Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements while safeguarding Maximus India’s interests. 4. Global Contracting Support • Provide legal contracting support for other Maximus global entities on a need basis. • Review and advise on terms of contracts with third-party service providers, clients, and partners. • Recommend negotiation strategies and draft suggested terms to strengthen contract positions for Maximus global operations. • Contribute to the development of a global contract review capability out of Maximus India, including creating playbooks and guidelines for consistent contract review. 5. Risk Management and Compliance (regular Approx 5 hrs) • Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks associated with business operations and third-party engagements. • Develop and implement frameworks to monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Advise internal stakeholders on legal implications of business decisions and provide solutions to minimize risk. 6. Stakeholder Management (regular Approx 10 hrs) • Act as a trusted advisor to the senior management team on legal matters. • Work closely with the finance, HR, procurement, and operations teams to align legal support with business priorities. • Manage relationships with external legal firms to ensure timely and cost-effective legal support. Qualifications and Experience • LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. preferred. • Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in corporate law, employment law, and contract negotiation. • Experience working in an **in-house legal team Show more Show less
