Key Responsibilities:

- Identify areas of risk in relation to the Organization's operations and provide solutions to manage the risks.

- Review, draft and negotiate agreements, documents and manage the contractual risks.

- Assist in the development of best practices within the Organization regarding the legal aspects and risks involved in various commercial and distribution contracts.

- To provide strategic legal advice in terms of new and proposed legislation and their impact on the contract portfolio.

- Leads discussions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deriving efficient and effective solutions to meet commercial objectives.

- Ensure timely dissemination of statutory, regulatory reports.

- Provide regular reports and updates to Head Contracts, Head Legal and to internal functions, as appropriate

Measures of Performance:

- Timely closure of Agreements

- Minimize unforeseen legal exposure for the Company while entering into commercial relationships

- Timely legal support in terms of legal interpretation required for the business projects and products

- Quality of legal advice/ opinion

- Compliance with the provisions of Insurance Act and other regulatory provisions

- Provide in - house legal support required by stakeholders in internal as well as external dealings

- Establishes effective relationships with customers and staff, networks effectively within the organization.

- At all levels, follows the defined processes and procedures of the organization and ensure closure of assignments without diluting the core values.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor in Law/Masters in Law from a recognized university. He/ She should have never been debarred/ disqualified by the Bar Council of India.

Skills/ knowledge:

- Sound academic record

- Good exposure and expertise over Corporate, Commercial and Civil Laws

- Should have a fair understanding on Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act and allied regulations.

- Exposure to insurance regulations (preferred)

- Excellent drafting and oratory skills

- Excellent experience and exposure in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

- Should be a self-starter who is able to work effectively under stretched deadlines

- Strong networking and influencing skills

Experience:

- At least eight years of legal experience ideally in a leading organization who is into the Insurance/Banking domain.

- Proven track record in providing accurate and effective legal counsel;

- Proven track record in adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

- Contract negotiation and drafting;

- Experience of handling advisory work at a local level

- Should be able to effectively participate in new business process rollouts and should identify, rationalize and mitigate the legal & contractual risks involved.

Should have worked independently on cross-function projects in a multinational environment

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