Legal Counsel · New Delhi

Role & responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, vet, and maintain templates for various commercial contracts including vendor agreements, service contracts, business agreements, product license agreements, MOUs, letters of intent, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, reseller agreements, and master services agreements.

• Contract Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with attorneys to finalize legal documentation associated with contracts.

• Legal Document Management: Oversee the maintenance and administration of all legal agreements and other pertinent legal documents within the legal department.

• Legal Advisory: Provide researched legal advice to the company on matters involving various business laws.

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations.

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Collaborate with product teams to identify patentable ideas, conduct patent searches, infringement studies, and draft applications for trademarks.

• Template Management: Create and update standard legal document templates to streamline the contract creation process.

• Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive legal research to support contract negotiations and corporate legal matters.

• Training and Development: Train and mentor junior legal staff and other departments on relevant legal issues and compliance.

• Strategic Legal Counseling: Provide strategic legal counseling to senior management regarding business strategies and their legal implications.
  

Preferred candidate profile:

• Educational Qualifications: A graduate or postgraduate degree in law. Additional qualifications in intellectual property rights or related laws are preferred.

• Legal Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a legal counsel role, preferably in a global services organization.

• Contract Law Expertise: Familiarity with US and international contract law, especially with experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using Microsoft Word's standard and advanced features for contract review and drafting.

• Communication Skills: Strong communication abilities with proficiency in English, capable of articulating legal issues clearly and effectively.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to exercise judgment and provide well-founded legal opinions.

• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and execution.

• Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team and in a dynamic business environment.

• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to anticipate potential issues, develop alternative strategies, and formulate actionable plans to address challenges.

• Personal Integrity: High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality, acting as a trusted advisor within the legal and compliance team.