WNS - Group Manager - Corporate Legal Function

Purpose:

- Draft, review, negotiate, execute customer contracts including RFP Master Service Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements Statement of Works, IPR related documents and other legal documents pertaining to IT and ITES industry

- Monitoring and governance of contracts

- The successful candidate will also, from time to time, provide support in relation to more complex legal arrangements relating to other legal affairs of the company.

Key Requirements :

- Ability to represent WNS in face to face negotiations with customers

- The successful individual will need to demonstrate a strong ability to :

a). Prioritise and manage work load effectively, recognising the quick turn-around requirements

b). Work independently with minimal supervision and take responsibility.

Experience :

- 4-5 years post qualification experience specifically in drafting, reviewing and negotiating IT/ITES contracts

- High-quality experience in an in-house position or leading Indian law firm, with significant exposure to corporate and commercial work consistent with the Purpose described above.

- Strong academic background from a leading Indian (or other) university.

- Knows and understands own weaknesses both in terms of knowledge and personal competency and when to use other team members or external resources to fill these gaps

- Able to apply the law in a commercial way

Professional impact :

- Impressive and able to work with senior individuals both inside and outside the organisation.