Head - Legal & Compliance - BFSI/IT

Qualification:

- Graduate or Masters Degree in Law

- Membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal & Compliance department.

- Advises the management in India on all legal & regulatory developments affecting business operations and plays an active role in developing strategies and processes for Compliance.

- Assesses the legal risk that may arise from The Company's business activities and ensures that The Company's activities comply with applicable laws and regulations in India;

- Participates in the formulation and initiation of new business activities of the Company in India to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

- Participates, where appropriate, in the development, implementation and monitoring of internal policies and procedures;

- Reviews and approves legal documentation for transactional and other matters to ensure adequate protection of the Company;

- Designs and conducts permanent supervision and other internal controls relating to the activities of the the Company's Legal & Compliance Department.

- Designs & implements Compliance frameworks, processes & policies viz., due diligence, Code of Conduct, Group Directives and procedures, enterprise audit & controls etc.,

- Contract Negotiations with clients & vendors

- Advises Human Recourses on policies, employee relations, labor law compliances etc.,

- Plays active role in maintaining effective working relationships with regulatory authorities and professional bodies;

- Monitors litigation risks and manages all litigation and other legal process;

- Coordinates as appropriate with internal counsels of other entities worldwide;

- Contributes to the regulatory compliance risk assessment pertaining to off-shored services

Desired Profile:

- A minimum of 15 years of experience in legal & Compliance services, with at least 5 years in leadership role.

- Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsels for medium and large organizations in banking or IT services.

- Good knowledge of on-boarding off-shored activities, including but not limited to Regulatory Compliance Risk Management, Service Level Agreements, Data protection etc.,