We are looking for a General Counsel to handle US and India legal processes and add value to and be the legal backbone of our business. You will ensure that company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization and facilitate business strategies development. The successful candidate will be able to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.

Responsibilities

Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management

Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors

Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action

Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically

Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks

Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity

Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders

Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients)

Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team

Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights

Meet legal objectives

Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas

Keep abreast of legislative changes

Requirements

Proven general counseling experience in business environment

Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc)

In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations

Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives

Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen

High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas

Excellent judgment and analytical skills

First class interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to see around the corner

BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree or equivalent Indian degrees

MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset

Website link- http://evc.ventures/about.html

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