Legal Counsel

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel based in Bangalore or Pune to support our operations by safeguarding the company’s legal interests and ensuring statutory compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to protect the company's legal rights while ensuring all operations align with applicable laws.
• Interpret and analyze legal and commercial risks, offering clear and concise recommendations to stakeholders.
• Draft and review a variety of commercial contracts including Master Service Agreements, Alliance Agreements, and License Agreements relevant to IT services.
• Evaluate proposals, contribute to proposal drafting, and assist with tender and RFP responses.
• Engage in negotiations with customers and vendors, ensuring internal contracting policies and risk avoidance measures are met.
• Deliver ongoing legal advisement on corporate compliance, monitor relevant laws and regulations, and counsel executive management accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Arts degree followed by an LLB or a Master’s degree in Law from an esteemed institution with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Professional Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of legal principles and terminology across areas such as contracts and intellectual property, accompanied by competent drafting ability.
• Basic awareness of market trends within the legal domain to assist informed decision-making.
• Proficient in legal research techniques including data collection, fact verification, and analysis for informed legal advice integration.
• Understanding of macroeconomic influences and financial policies to support finance teams in legal matters.
• Experience with IT industry legal issues is advantageous.
• Familiarity with client interactions and legal practices in U.S. and Canada is preferred.

Behavioral Attributes

• Effective written and oral communication capabilities.
• Capability to collaborate effectively within team settings.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning and innovation within the department.
• Analytical thinking and logical problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.