Primary purpose of the role:

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex client contracts, master service agreements/documentation, reviewing for risk identification and managing/mitigation, and other legal matters. Drive projects for the Reputation and Risk Office (RRO) team. Supporting other Functions in matters such as clients and markets, etc.

Major responsibilities & deliverables:

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex client contracts, master service agreements/documentation, reviewing for risk identification and managing/mitigation, and other legal matters.

- Drive projects for the RRO team. Supporting other Functions in matters such as clients and markets, etc.

- Generally assisting the Executive Director - Legal in the legal matters relating to risk and reputational aspects.

- Developing formats /templates for various contracts.

- Assistance in developing policies for the firm from risk and quality perspective.

- Assistance in preparing material (presentations) for workshops & training programs.

- Other legal matters

Skills Required:

The candidate must have solid legal knowledge and skills, ability to apply that to practical situations, and a solution-oriented, pragmatic approach to balance risk and reward. The following are important, among others:

- Risk spotting ability - the candidate must be able to quickly assess the risk areas and recommend ways of mitigating or managing them.

- Understanding of cross-border legal matters relevant for contracting matters.

- Analytical skills - should be able to use judgment, analyze facts and draw logical conclusions

- Effective verbal and written communication skills - should be able to draft legal clauses / contracts, prepare reports and correspondence related to work

- Some dispute resolution experience would be desirable.

Experience required, Any Specific Industry / Company exposure:

- Experience - Around 12-15 years

- Experience preferably that of providing business support to client facing businesses in IT, Consulting, Infrastructure Advisory, Financial Services

Qualifications required: Bachelor of Law (LLB).

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