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Department : Legal Location : Hyderabad Reports To : Managing Director Type : Full-time / Permanent About the Client : Our client is a business conglomerate headquartered in Hyderabad, India. With almost 10 years since its incorporation, it has business panning across various verticals Infrastructure (Highways, Seaports, Airports, Irrigation, Bridges, Tunnels and Power Projects) & Engineering, Construction, Port Operations and Real Estate. Business interest in various countries like Singapore, USA, UAE, Germany, France, Netherlands and more. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Legal Head to lead the legal function of our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of national and international EPC contracts, litigation, and regulations. This role requires a strategic thinker who understands the commercial implications of legal decisions and can help establish a robust legal department. You will work closely with the executive team to mitigate risks, ensure legal compliance, and support the company’s growth in both domestic and global markets. Key Responsibilities: Legal Strategy & Department Setup: Establish and lead the legal department, creating processes and frameworks for handling all legal matters. Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring all legal practices follow best practices and industry standards. Serve as the legal advisor to the Managing Director and the Board on all legal matters. Implement compliance programs, ensuring adherence to national and international legal standards, rules, and regulations in the EPC sector. Contracts & Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate complex EPC contracts, including agreements for construction, procurement, and supply chain management. Provide guidance on contract management and dispute resolution mechanisms to minimize risks. Ensure that all project documentation complies with applicable regulations and is structured to safeguard the organization’s interests. Contracts for JV’s / Partnership projects to be ratified and checked. In case Fund Raising for International projects, Documentation needs to be checked and ratified. Litigation & Risk Management: Oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution proceedings to protect the company’s interests. Actively manage external counsel and legal service providers. Proactively identify potential legal risks and provide solutions to mitigate them. Commercial Legal Guidance: Provide commercial insights by understanding the business impact of legal decisions, helping the company navigate commercial risks and opportunities. Advise senior management on the legal and commercial implications of decisions, agreements, and transactions. International & National Compliance: Possess a 360 view of the EPC industry, understanding the intricacies of legal frameworks across different geographies. Ensure compliance with national and international laws, especially in cross-border projects involving multiple jurisdictions. Stay up-to-date with global legal trends and regulations impacting the EPC sector, including contractual, labor, environmental, and tax laws. Team Leadership & Development: Build, manage, and mentor a team of in-house legal professionals. Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, procurement, and finance teams to ensure legal support across the company’s operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is required; Master’s degree in Law (LLM) is preferred. A minimum of 18 years of legal experience, with at least 9 years in a leadership role in the EPC or construction industry. Extensive experience in EPC contracts, litigation, arbitration, and cross-border legal matters. Strong understanding of global and Indian EPC regulations, laws, and compliance requirements. Proven experience in managing complex legal transactions across various jurisdictions.

Job Overview:- The Manager Legal will be responsible for overseeing all corporate legal matters within Mitsogo Technologies.- The role will involve advising the company on a broad range of legal issues including contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters.- As the senior legal advisor, you will work closely with the executive team to ensure the company's legal interests are protected and aligned with business objectives.- This is a key leadership role within the organization, with the opportunity to shape and influence Mitsogo's legal strategy as the company continues its growth trajectory. Key Responsibilities: Legal Strategy and Corporate Governance:- Lead the development and execution of the company's legal strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.- Oversee and advise on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with local and international legal standards, including corporate law, securities law, and regulatory obligations. Contracts and Commercial Agreements:- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and SaaS agreements.- Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and risks are mitigated. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions:- Lead the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.- Conduct due diligence, manage transaction structuring, and oversee legal documentation for corporate transactions. Intellectual Property Management:- Oversee the protection of intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.- Advise on IP strategy and ensure the company's IP rights are properly protected and enforced. Compliance and Risk Management:- Ensure the company's operations are in full compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.- Lead the company's efforts to mitigate legal risks, including potential litigation, regulatory investigations, and disputes. Dispute Resolution and Litigation:- Manage and oversee all aspects of corporate litigation, including disputes with customers, vendors, partners, and employees.- Work with external counsel to handle litigation and ensure a favorable outcome for the company. Legal Advisory and Executive Support: - Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel to the executive leadership team on a broad range of business and legal matters.- Represent the company in legal negotiations, and meetings with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and external stakeholders. Team Leadership and Development:- Lead and mentor a team of in-house lawyers and legal professionals, ensuring the team is well-equipped to handle day-to-day legal functions.- Build a high-performing legal team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and performance evaluations. Legal Documentation and Compliance:- Ensure that all legal documentation is appropriately executed, stored, and maintained.- Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company, and implement necessary compliance protocols. Qualifications & Requirements:Education:- LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.- Additional qualifications (LLM, Company Secretary, etc) would be an advantage. Experience:- Minimum 8-13 years of experience in a corporate legal role, ideally with experience in technology or SaaS businesses.- Proven track record of leading corporate legal functions, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, M&A, and intellectual property. - Experience working in a leadership position, with a demonstrated ability to manage a legal team.- Strong experience in handling complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions, especially in India and other global markets. Skills & Competencies:- Strong knowledge of corporate law, M&A, intellectual property law, and regulatory compliance.- Ability to interpret complex legal issues and provide practical legal advice to business leaders.- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.- Excellent negotiation skills and experience handling high-stakes negotiations.- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Strategic thinker with the ability to align legal solutions with business goals and objectives