Legal Director

Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Director to lead our India operations, driving regulatory compliance and providing expert legal guidance to our business functions.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary legal representative for our organization in India, ensuring alignment with global legal and compliance objectives.Support the Global Chief Legal Officer on regional initiatives, compliance rollouts, and corporate structuring activities.Provide risk-based, business-oriented legal guidance to leadership and operational teams.Advise HR and management on employee relations, contracts, policies, and disciplinary actions.Ensure employment documentation and practices are fully compliant with Indian labor, employment, and data protection laws.Partner with HR and regional legal to support workforce transitions, investigations, and terminations.Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, labor, and employment laws, SEZ/IT Park regulations, and outsourcing-related rules and regulations.Oversee corporate secretarial compliance, legal filings, and board documentation for all Indian entities.Monitor outsourcing and data transfer regulations, ensuring our India operations meet global client and data security expectations.Oversee policy development, internal compliance programs, and local regulatory reporting.Partner with operations and compliance teams to implement risk mitigation measures for regulatory audits, inspections, and client due diligence.Ensure adherence to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and our global privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).Collaborate with Information Security and Global Privacy teams to ensure lawful cross-border data transfer practices.Manage pre-litigation strategy, coordinate with external counsel, and oversee all legal notices, disputes, or regulatory inquiries.Track and maintain documentation of all disputes and compliance actions.Conduct periodic legal risk assessments for India operations.Review and revise client and vendor MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, and related agreements to ensure compliance with our legal and commercial standards.Identify key risk areas, propose mitigation strategies, and provide clear recommendations to commercial and operations teams.Requirements:Licenses and certifications relevant to the role.Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and developing effective relationships with stakeholders.Strong knowledge of Indian labor, employment, and data protection laws.Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.What We Offer:A dynamic and challenging work environment.Opportunities for professional growth and development.A competitive salary and benefits package.The chance to work with a talented and diverse team.