Assistant Vice President/Director - Legal - ITeS
AVP/ Director Legal (US ITeS Operations) || Remote || US Shift
Description:
Role Overview
The incumbent will act as the legal advisor for US and India operations, providing strategic and hands-on legal leadership across US and India jurisdictions. The role demands independent ownership, strong exposure to US contracts, vendor management, taxation, compliance, and SLA governance, while partnering closely with global stakeholders, leadership teams, and external counsels.
This is a high-impact individual contributor role with leadership influence, reporting directly to the CFO/CEO.
Key Responsibilities
1. US Contracts & Vendor Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize complex US commercial contracts.
- Independently handle US-based vendors, partners, and third-party service providers.
- Ensure contracts are risk-optimized, commercially viable, and legally compliant with US laws.
2. SLA Governance & Risk Mitigation
3. US Taxation & Regulatory Advisory
- Provide legal oversight and advisory on US taxation matters
4. Legal Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with US laws and regulations relevant to the ITeS industry
5. Strategic Legal Partnering
6. External Counsel & Stakeholder Management
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in US commercial contracts & vendor negotiations
- Deep understanding of US taxation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven experience managing SLAs and complex contractual risk
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong business acumen with a solution-oriented mindset
Educational Qualifications:
- LLB / LLM from a reputed university (India or International)
- Additional certifications in US Law, International Business Law, or Taxation will be an advantage
Desired Profile
- Experience working with US-based MNCs / GCCs / ITeS organizations
- Prior exposure at senior leadership or critical IC roles
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-stakes legal matters independently
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment
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