Head/Assistant Vice President - Legal - IT

Key Responsibilities:

Non-Litigation:

- Advise business teams on regulatory and legal requirements.

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to:

- IT and Technology Agreements (Software Licensing, Cloud Services, IT Outsourcing, AMC).

- Vendor and Service Agreements (Procurement, Facility Management, Consulting).

- Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

- Regulatory and Compliance-related Contracts (as per SEBI guidelines).

- Ensure contracts are aligned with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks in contractual terms (e.g., indemnity, limitation of liability, IP rights, termination clauses).

- Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Risk, and Business teams to incorporate technical and operational requirements.

- Maintain contract templates and playbooks for standardization and efficiency.

- Support contract lifecycle management, including execution, renewal, and compliance monitoring.

- Ensure compliance with SEBI, and other regulatory guidelines associated with agreements.

- Conduct legal risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.

Litigation :

- Manage and oversee all litigation matters involving the organization, including civil, criminal, regulatory, and arbitration/ODR cases.

- Coordinate with external counsels and law firms for effective representation in courts and tribunals.

- Prepare and review pleadings, affidavits, written statements, and other legal documents for litigation.

- Ensure timely filing of cases, responses, and compliance with court directions.

- Maintain litigation MIS and dashboards for tracking case status and deadlines.

- Handle regulatory notices, inquiries, and investigations from authorities like SEBI, RBI, etc.

- Conduct legal research to strengthen arguments and ensure compliance with evolving laws.

- Liaise with internal teams.

Advisory :

- Provide legal advice and opinions in alignment with compliance requirements.

- Advise on legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

- Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting the organization.