Legal Officer

Job Description

Primary Job Responsibilities: To provide legal support to Protiviti entities in India and work on commercial contracts. Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Monitoring legal and regulatory developments in India and advising the business on the impact of such regulatory developments. Reviewing, drafting, and redlining of commercial contracts. Experience of working on licensing agreements and technology contracts. Independently participating in contract negotiations with client, partner and vendors. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with data protection requirements. Prior knowledge and experience of Data privacy terms, GDPR and applicable data privacy laws in India (preferably in consulting background). Job Requirements: Preference for candidates having experience in laws and regulations relating to one or more consulting services, Audits and risk advisory. E xtensive experience in contract negotiations with clients and vendors. Ideal Exposures & Competencies: Ability to work and solve problems independently. Willingness to deep dive and understand new services and regulatory regimes. Proven analytical, organizational, project management, and planning skills ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic financial services environment. Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and the ability to foster/manage relationships across multiple departments. Strong verbal and written communication in English language Efficient in working on computers, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel etc. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Educational Qualification & Experience: Law degree from a reputed law institution. LLM qualification would be an added advantage.