Head - Legal & Compliance - BFSI

Position : Head Legal & Compliance.

Work Location : Bangalore

About Project / Process -

The mission of the Legal Department is to protect from its risks, including legal, regulatory and reputational risks, while at the same time facilitating its business objectives. Accordingly, Company Legal Department seeks to provide effective and quality legal services and promotes a single standard of practice through the implementation of group policies.

The Head of Legal & Compliance will provide leadership to the legal & Compliance department play a key role in the development of the legal and compliance strategy for Company.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables -

- Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal & Compliance department.

- Advises the management in India on all legal & regulatory developments affecting business operations and plays an active role in developing strategies and processes for Compliance.

- Assesses the legal risk that may arise from Company's business activities and ensures that Company's activities comply with applicable laws and regulations in India;

- Participates in the formulation and initiation of new business activities of Company in India to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

- Participates, where appropriate, in the development, implementation and monitoring of internal policies and procedures;

- Reviews and approves legal documentation for transactional and other matters to ensure adequate protection of Company;

- Designs and conducts permanent supervision and other internal controls relating to the activities of the Company Legal & Compliance Department.

- Designs & implements Compliance frameworks, processes & policies viz., due diligence, Code of Conduct, Group Directives and procedures, enterprise audit & controls etc.,

- Contract Negotiations with clients & vendors

- Advises Human Recourses on policies, employee relations, labor law compliances etc.,

- Plays active role in maintaining effective working relationships with regulatory authorities and professional bodies;

- Monitors litigation risks and manages all litigation and other legal process;

- Coordinates as appropriate with internal counsels of other SG entities worldwide;

- Contributes to the regulatory compliance risk assessment pertaining to off-shored services

INTERACTIONS

Internal

CEO

COO

Business Line Heads

All Corporate Functions including HR

Internal counsels of Company group entities

External

Vendors / Suppliers

Government Departments

Industry Bodies

External counsels of other entities

Law Firms

Auditors

Must Have Skill(s) with minimum Yrs of Experience Desired Skill(s)

A minimum of 10-18 years of experience in legal & Compliance services, with at least 5 years in leadership role.

Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsels for medium and large organizations in banking or IT services.

Good knowledge of on-boarding off-shored activities, including but not limited to Regulatory Compliance Risk Management, Service Level Agreements, Data protection etc.,

Qualification:

- Graduate or Masters Degree in Law

- Membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (preferred)

Others (if Any):

Selection Process to be Followed

Selection Process Interviewer Name Designation / Functional Title Mode of Assessment

Round I

Round II

Round III

Round IV

Round V

Round IV