Associate Director- Legal and Risk Management

6 days ago

Gurugram Mumbai, India CIEL HR Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic legal professional to join our organization as an Associate Director Legal and Risk Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with deep knowledge of Indian laws and regulations, proven experience in legal advisory, compliance, risk management, litigation support, and policy drafting. This position requires excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and experience working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and implement internal policies, standard templates, and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)
  • Provide legal and risk-related advisory services to business units and support functions
  • Respond to inquiries and notices from regulators, clients, and administrative bodies
  • Assist business leadership with strategic legal advice, crisis management, and risk mitigation
  • Provide litigation support, including drafting legal notices, replies, complaints, and responses to show-cause notices
  • Liaise with enforcement and regulatory agencies such as ED, CBI, Police, ICAI, etc.
  • Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

  • Stay abreast of current and emerging legislation, especially in areas including:

  • Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Indian Contract Act

  • Companies Act

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents

  • Manage employee-related legal matters and internal legal issues
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal professionals
  • Ensure adherence to the CA Act and ICAI Code of Ethics (preferred)

Candidate Profile:

Education & Qualifications:

  • Mandatory: LLB and Company Secretary (CS) from a recognized institution
  • Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of legal tools and systems

Professional Experience:

  • 9–10 years of post-qualification experience in legal and risk functions
  • Prior experience in a professional services firm, consultancy, or IT sector is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in handling compliance, contracts, advisory, and litigation matters

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong knowledge of Indian legal and regulatory framework
  • Exceptional drafting and legal documentation skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication in English
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in cross-functional teams
  • Leadership and team management capabilities

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