Shiprocket - Senior Director - Legal - LLB

Role Overview:

The Legal Head will be responsible to handle complex legal challenges - e.g. - Cross border transactions, new business /product launches etc., along with handling our banking/lending contracts, vendor contracting, litigations, and compliances.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Legal Strategy and Compliance: Develop and implement the company's legal strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

2. Corporate Governance: Provide guidance and support to the board of directors on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, resolutions, and regulatory filings.

3. Contract Management: Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including commercial contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, and licensing agreements.

4. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports on program status, financial performance, and key metrics.

5. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Work closely with external legal counsel when necessary, ensuring efficient and cost-effective representation.

6. Stakeholder Management: Ensure transparent and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from an institution of repute. An additional Master's degree or specialization in a related field is a plus.

- Proven track record of managing complex financial programs and projects.

- Post-qualification experience of 10-15 years, including a similar leadership role within an e-commerce organization.

- Proven experience in handling complex legal challenges such as cross-border transactions, new business/product launches, and complex contracts.

- Exposure to fundraising, IPOs, M&A, mergers, or demergers of companies

- Ability to independently work with business leaders and advise them, demonstrating relevant negotiation and leadership skills

- Experience in managing areas related to banking/lending contracts, vendor contracting, litigation, and compliance.