Corporate Counsel Ii

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Job Description:
About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team in Bangalore. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal support with a primary focus on transactional matters, including contract negotiation, drafting, and review. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate business transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including NDAs, vendor (supply / procurement) agreements, software licensing, cloud vendor agreements, and service agreements
- Support strategic transactions, including due diligence and deal execution
- Advise business teams on legal risks, deal structures, and compliance issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Facilities etc.) to facilitate business objectives
- Assist in developing and updating contract templates, playbooks, and best practices
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, and communicate impacts to the business
- Support other legal department initiatives as needed

Requirements/Qualifications:
Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Eligibility to practice law in India
- 4-7 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) in transactional and commercial legal work, gained at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities in English
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Possess a high level of integrity, initiative, and professionalism
- Must have a high attention to detail and the ability to explain complex matters in a clear and concise manner
- Must be a flexible self-starter and proactive problem solver who can work independently while handling significant, direct client contact
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through
- Some domestic and international travel may be needed from time-to-time

Desirable but Not Essential:

- Experience in Semiconductor, IT/ITES, technology or related sectors
- Working knowledge of data privacy and protection, such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging local India laws and regulations
- 2+ years’ contracting experience with cloud vendor contracts, including with GDPR-related personal-data processing terms
- AI familiarity and experience with use in legal practice
- Prior in-house counsel experience
- Familiarity with international transactions

Travel Time:
0% - 25%

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