Legal In house Counsel with Compliance knowledge

2 weeks ago


Chennai, India Vakilsearch Full time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSA), Statements of Work (SOW) , Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) o Licensing, reseller, subcontractor, partnership, and cloud service agreements
- Support internal teams with legal advice related to: o Corporate legal processes o IT transactions, software licensing, and SaaS agreements , Employee and employer policies (in collaboration with HR)
- Provide legal counsel for client and vendor negotiations

Manage external legal counsel, as required

- Oversee and close complex transactions across global jurisdictions
- Assist with litigation and dispute resolution related to contracts and IP
- Ensure compliance with data privacy (e.g., GDPR), intellectual property, and export control regulations
- Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and settlement agreements.

Qualifications & Skills

- Law degree from a reputed institution
- 7+ years of legal work experience, with at least 5 years in IT or tech-related transactions
- Experience working in both law firms and corporate legal departments is preferred
- Sound knowledge of corporate legal procedures and global compliance standards
- Exposure to international negotiations and corporate litigation
- Excellent communication skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing - LSRW)
- Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment



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