Senior Role - Legal Counsel - IT/ITeS - LLB

Legal Counsel - IT/ITeS - LLB

Desired Profile :

- Provide strong contracting, legal and regulatory support to the business/procurement teams on all business operations and activities of the Company.

- Provide effective legal support to the business and procurement teams in contract structuring, preparation and negotiation.

- Draft contract templates for all lines of business of the organization.

- Managing and resolving complex contracts and RFP/Tender issues with the customers/vendors.

- Provide general legal advice and support to other functions e.g. human resources, finance, IT, admin, corporate services, real estate management etc.

- Assist in evaluations and conducting thorough due diligence for all deals and transactions and effectively develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies in relation to Organization's business operations.

- In coordination with Organization's policies and compliance, provide appropriate advice and training to the business/procurement/relevant teams on related contracting matters.

- Manage customer contracts and provide support to effectively monitor and enforce the contracts from a legal perspective.

- Evaluate the impact of evolving legal and statutory regulations pertaining to the relevant business function and highlight the same in time and contribute to the business planning process.

- Maintain good standards of corporate governance, including ensuring compliance with applicable laws, consents, regulations, Companies policies and rules.

Candidate Specifications :

- The candidate should have an excellent academic background with a Law Degree from a reputable university/ institution. He/she should be qualified in India with a minimum of 15+ years post-qualification experience in the corporate commercial law. Exposure to the IT/ telecom sector would be preferred.

- The candidate must have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

- Ability to draft and close commercial agreements independently and efficiently;

- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, people management, including ability to work effectively with the business team and with senior management team; proactive, with excellent research, analytical skills and should be able to exercise judgment and discretion to opine on legal issues effectively;

- Should abreast with all the applicable statutes and laws.