Sabre - Principal - Legal

Sabre is the global leader in innovative technology that leads the travel industry. We are always looking for bright and driven people who have a penchant for technology, are hackers at heart and want to hone their skills. If you are interested in challenging work, being part of a global team, and solving complex problems through technology, business intelligence and analytics, and Agile practices - then Sabre is right for you! It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs for our airline, hotel, and travel agency customers.

Sabre's Legal Department is a dynamic group responsible for providing legal advice to and assisting the Company in conducting business ethically and in compliance with laws around the world. Sabre is seeking a skilled and motivated licensed attorney to join our legal team in India as a Principal, Legal. The successful applicant should be a generalist with deep knowledge of India law and will be responsible for providing legal advice to the organization on general corporate and commercial law, employment, regulatory, immigration law, litigation, data privacy, intellectual property, trade secrets, and other areas specific to the technology industry.

The position will report to Sabre's SVP - Deputy Chief Legal Officer. This role will provide ancillary support to the Compliance & Ethics function in the region, as well as employment matters in the region.

Role and Responsibilities:

What will you achieve?

Responsibilities:

- Advise on contractual and commercial matters and legal issues involving governmental and regulatory law.

- Provide advice to management and Human Resources on employment matters.

- Guide and support lines of business on legal and regulatory requirements.

- Provide general corporate governance support for the India corporate entity.

- Respond to ad hoc queries to include identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate legal solutions.

- Work closely with other lawyers throughout Sabre and coordinate legal matters handled by outside lawyers.

- Work with the regional and global Compliance & Ethics teams to identify common concerns, establish common standards and educate on best practices in the region.

- Collaborate with the Legal Department, Internal Audit and Human Resources as appropriate, to investigate allegations of unethical behavior or other violation of Sabre policies, recommend appropriate disciplinary and/or remedial measures, and ensure such measures are promptly implemented.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Must Have Skills:

- Legal degree from a top institution.

- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction and minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, preferably in a combination of global law firm and in-house environments.

- Deep knowledge of India law and experience in general corporate law, as well as employment and regulatory law.

- Strong leadership presence and the ability to quickly gain the confidence of business clients.

- Maturity and strong leadership skills with the capacity to provide direction and influence co-workers.

- Practical and creative problem analysis and resolution skills.

- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and prioritize work as needed to meet business needs.

- A high level of self-motivation and commitment to client service, including the ability to work as part of a small dedicated team of compliance personnel.

- Responsive to the needs and questions from internal business and human resources clients.

- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.

Nice To Have Skills : Experience in the technology industry.