Job Description

Principal Accountabilities: Excellent understanding of local and international laws relevant to the company, with special emphasis on EU/UK and US Laws including Data Privacy Laws of such countries. Provide strong contracting, legal and regulatory support to the business/central teams on all business operations and activities of the Company. Draft/validate contract templates for all lines of businesses of the organization. Draft contract templates for all lines of business of the organization. Assist in evaluations and conducting thorough due diligence for all deals and transactions and effectively develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies in relation to Organization s business operations. Provide general legal advice and support to central functions e.g. human resources, finance, IT, admin, corporate services, real estate management etc. In coordination with Organization s policies and compliance, provide appropriate advice and training to the business/central teams on related contracting matters. Maintain good standards of corporate governance, including ensuring compliance with applicable laws, consents, regulations, Companies policies and rules. Provide legal assistance to leadership teams in developing legal communications and policies. Coordinate with Legal consultants / liaise with agencies in other countries for multiple legal initiatives. Raise awareness by educating internal stakeholders on compliance, legal and data protection requirements. Provide support to Governance, Compliance, Audit and Risk teams for management activities when required. Candidate Specification: Excellent knowledge of Corporate Laws including Data Privacy Laws etc. Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills Must be able to lead projects independently Ability to draft and close commercial agreements independently and efficiently Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, people management, including ability to work effectively with the business teams and with senior management; Should be proactive, with excellent research, analytical skills and should be able to exercise judgment and discretion to opine on legal issues effectively; Experience & Education: Excellent academic background with a Law Degree from a reputed university/institution. (LLB, LLM); Experience should be largely as an in-house counsel. Minimum 10-14 years of post-qualification experience in IT/ITeS/Technology Organisation with International exposure in Corporate Commercial Laws. Fluency in business and legal English (both speaking and writing).