At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. Those in corporate law at PwC will provide legal advice and support to clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. You will leverage experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks.Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
- Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
- Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
- Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
- Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
- Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
- Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Position:
Manager
Department:
Office of General Counsel
Location:
Strong preference for candidates based out of Gurgaon, Hyderabad
Job Summary
At PwC, our people in Office of General Counsel offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.
Minimum Degree Required (BQ)
: LLB is a must have. JD/LLM is good to have
Minimum Year(s) Of Experience
8+ year(s)
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
- At least 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong preference for (i) considerable experience at reputable law firm(s) and/or (ii) experience as in-house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company (or Indian multinational)
- Deep understanding of the key aspects of employment and labor law, including federal and local requirements
- Familiarity with the key regulatory and other legal requirements associated with the human capital component of the delivery of professional services in India, and experience with compliance with associated laws and regulations
- Exposure of litigation/arbitration proceedings
- Ability to work independently and pragmatically, identify risks and proposing business solutions while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations
- Independent judgement, high levels of organization, attention to detail, autonomous balancing of tasks, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to handle high-pressure situations
- Managing multiple transactions simultaneously, cross border, and responding to tight timelines;
- Experience collaborating with and managing outside counsel to obtain advice and develop solutions to legal problems in a rapid and cost-effective manner
- Ability to monitor legal and regulatory developments for impact on PwC’s business
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior members of an organization and their support teams
- Experience establishing processes and implementing systems to address recurring issues
- Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to convey the practical consequences of complex legal issues to non-lawyers
- Ability to exercise judgment regarding confidential and sensitive information
- Business focus and willingness to work towards pragmatic solutions
- Ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with legal and other productivity technology tools, and overall high level of digital acumen
