Associate - Legal

Key Responsibilities :

- The Legal Associate will serve as the POC of our in-house legal Department

- The Legal Associate will be responsible for the smooth running of the legal Department and advising the India-based business leaders. The Legal Associate will liaise with the leadership team.

- Legal Associate will be the one point of contact for all legal related matters.

- Provide legal advice and practical business insights on topics including, corporate matters, employment law issues, contracting, leases, and other commercial negotiations.

- Evaluate legal risks and advise on strategic business initiatives.

- Collaborate with the leadership team on team development and projects.

- Assess and mitigate risk for the corporation regarding compliance with Indian laws.

- Oversee all legal compliance matters required under applicable laws

- Act as a source of advice and counsel to the leadership team in India.

- Advise and serve as an escalation point for various legal matters

Qualifications:

- Law Degree (LLB) from a top-tier university with a strong academic record; and certification in Corporate secretarial or post-graduation in labour law is preferable.

- 5+ years of relevant experience working for a multinational company along with supporting a global business is preferable.

- In-depth knowledge of compliance activities and filings required under various state and central laws of India.

- Holding deep expertise in the employment laws of India is an added advantage.

- Strong team management skills.

- Strong English fluency - both spoken and written.