Director - Legal - Media/Telecom

Designation: Director - Legal

Reports to: Sr Director - Legal

Qualification: Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred

Compensation: As per industry standards

Work experience :

No. of years: 8 to 14 years

Industry: Should have worked in a mid to large-sized Corporate (Preferably Broadcasting & Distribution Company, Media/Telecom) or Law Firm of repute having Telecom, Media/Broadcasting & Distribution companies as their clients

Location: Mumbai

Core Responsibilities :

- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating of Memorandum of Understanding, subscription and channel placement agreements with various distribution platforms.

- Drafting and sending legal notices to various operators

- Assist in filing recovery proceedings and other cases before TDSAT in terms of reviewing the draft petition and providing comments on the same to lawyers for finalizing the petitions.

- Supporting the Company's litigation cell in connection with litigations filed by or against the company

- Closely coordinating with the Regional business heads and taking care of their business needs.

- Giving opinion to cross department heads, sales /business and commercial associates on various business issues and advising them on a suitable course of action to be taken.

- Proactively resolving legal issues and providing a solution to avoid litigation.

- Coordinating with Sales and Operations team in connection with the issuance of disconnection notices.

- Reviewing of the relevant Regulations and Tariff Orders applicable to the industry and ensuring due compliance of all the requirements.

- Filing of requisite information/data with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (- TRAI- ) on a timely basis

- Interacting with TRAI officials in connection with resolving any issues raised by TRAI

- Reviewing and providing valuable comments on the Consultation Paper rolled out by TRAI on topics affecting the Broadcasting and Distribution Industry

Competencies Required :

1) Good drafting skills. Able to draft agreements/notices independently.

2) Good communication skills.

3) Quick learner

4) Smart and Self starter

5) Having a Proactive approach

6) Good analytical skills

7) Eye for detailing and acting with a sense of urgency by adhering to TAT

8) Multitasking skills

9) Getting along well with other associates.

10) Sound understanding and interpretation of the relevant regulations and its applications to business situations.

11)Having a long term vision to work in the company.

Essential Competencies :

- Adhering to principles and values

- Persuading and influencing

- Presenting and communicating information

- Coping with pressures and setbacks

Desirable Competencies :

- Learning and researching

- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

- Leading and supervising

- Applying expertise and technology