SI-Global | Senior Legal Counsel | delhi

2 weeks ago

delhi, India SI-Global Full time

SI-Global is a trusted international education agency, serving as an active bridge for students seeking higher education abroad.


Over the past 18 years, we've assisted over 1.3 million students to achieve their academic goals by offering expert consultation services. Our extensive network spans over 95 locations across 40 countries, ensuring students globally have access to the support they need to study abroad at their chosen university and destination. Our team of certified experts guide students through the entire process of studying abroad, from initial counselling to crafting strong applications, securing visas, and even finding suitable accommodation abroad. We ensure students submit verified applications that can provide them with access to quality education in leading study destinations including the UK, Australia, Canada, Dubai, Ireland, New Zealand, and the USA.


JOB PURPOSE:

The role holder assists the Group General Counsel with managing commercial and contractual legal risk in all geographies where the SI-Global Group operates, in accordance with SI-Global Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder will be a senior member of the legal team, and will have primary responsibility to manage the review of all material contracts entered into by the SI-Global Group (including Higher Education Institution contracts, partnership contracts, franchise agreements and ancillary revenue contracts). The role holder will have direct line management responsibility for a Senior Contracts Manager based in Bangkok (and indirect management responsibility for a team of four contract managers). The role holder will additionally advise on litigation (where this arises).


The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the General Counsel’s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the SI-Global Group.


3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Core Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind SI-Global’s strategic and business objectives.

Provides guidance to facilitate SI-Global’s compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Collaborates with the Group General Counsel to establish, disseminate and implement relevant SI-Global Group legal policies.

Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned to him/her by the Group General Counsel.


Legal Documentation and Review

Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise SI-Global Group’s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising legal risks.

Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the SI-Global Group, in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.

Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.


Litigation

Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation and disputes pertaining to the relevant area in India and abroad.

Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.


Knowledge of External Environment

Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.

Provides updates to SI-Global Group’s senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the SI-Global Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.


Knowledge Sharing

Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel.


Stakeholder Management

Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of relevant legal matters affecting the SI-Global Group.


People Management Responsibilities

Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the SI-Global performance management process.

Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.


4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in law from an internationally recognised university.

Master’s degree in law is preferred.

Qualified as a lawyer.

Qualification in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or European jurisdiction is beneficial but not mandatory.

Excellent English language skills.


Minimum Experience

Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the commercial transactions department of a reputed law firm.

Experience with a wide variety of commercial contracts (vendors, collaborations, distribution, technology) is required.

In-House experience is preferred.

Previous line management experience is preferred


Preferred personality traits

Conscientious and with a high degree of personal and professional integrity

Naturally curious

Proactive and self-starting

Strong ‘big-picture’ commercial awareness and sensitivity

Independent thinker

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