AGM – Legal

Function/Group:

CF

Experience:

15+ Yrs

Location:

India

About Tally

The pioneers of software product industry in India, we are a technology and innovation led company simplifying the lives of small and medium businesses over the last three decades. With our cutting-edge technology, we have had the privilege to reach over 2.5 million business globally and cater to more than 7 million users in over 100 countries. We are passionate about the SMEs' growth and aim to deliver the best for their business through our product innovation and excellence. Our teams develop some of the most ingenious solutions that suit the unique requirements of millions of businesses across the globe. With a market share of 75% in India, we have a strong foothold in the Middle East and are also serving customers in SAARC & APAC, Africa, and North America. Our robust network of partners help us deliver unmatched customer experience in sales, support, and services globally.

With a sole purpose of Making Everyone Who Touches Tally, Happier, we aim to be the technology fabric that drives the economic growth of the world, by 2030.

Culture & Values

Over the years, we have nurtured a value-based culture that let individuals follow their lead and support them in their growth journey with us. We value honesty and integrity, prioritize a people-first culture, pursue excellence, and drive impactful innovation with simplicity.

Our vision at Tally is to ensure that all employees get access to equal opportunities, with decisions grounded on performance, merit, competence, and potential. We are dedicated to fairness and transparency in our policies. By fostering diversity and equality, we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We are committed to an inclusive leadership where our leaders ensure that our people are empowered to be at their best, professionally, and personally. We take great pride in our work culture which has helped become a proud member of the elite Kincentric Best Employers Club

Corporate Finance:

Corporate Finance is a dynamic team rooted in value, committed to driving financial strategies that catalyse Tally's growth and competitive edge. We empower informed decision-making and innovative planning, fortify operations, and optimise cash flow, all with a focus on long-term value creation.

• Drive: Financial strategies that catalyse Tally's growth and strengthen its competitive edge through value-driven insights.
• Optimize: Fortifying operations and optimizing cash flow with a focus on long-term value creation.

What You Will Own

The role is responsible for end-to-end legal risk management, including advisory, dispute handling, and strengthening the legal governance framework. It involves reviewing and enhancing internal policies and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role provides legal support for business strategies and projects while staying updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments. Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts and agreements, Risk management across the organization, Legal research across labour, IP, Corporate & allied laws, Due diligence, Litigation Management, Corporate Governance, etc.

Experience You Should Bring

• Expert Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations, legal procedures and processes.
• Working knowledge of litigation management in computer software industry would be advantageous.
• Should have exposure of handling corporate legal matters with hands on experience of drafting/reviewing various kinds of legal agreements/ business contracts/JV agreements/ MOU etc. Should have thorough knowledge of Legal Process in the Country under various Laws applicable for businesses.
• Hands on Experience on Legal impact on various Business Strategies, New projects, etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience about Intellectual Property Laws (Trademark, Copyright, Patent, etc.) – domestic and international – both.
• International Legal experience, particularly in the region of Middle East, Africa, etc.
• Working experience of handling Regulated entities and Fintech entities.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Corporate Governance Framework including Risk Management.
• Hands on Company Law matters. Should have thorough knowledge of corporate and allied laws with specialization on Companies Act and Rules, Processes and Guidelines thereunder.
• Liaison with Advocates & Lawyers for court cases.
• Should have excellent legal drafting, reviewing and interpretation skills with in-depth detail orientation. Knowledge of MS Office tools (MS Word, MS Excel etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Labour Laws.
• Working knowledge of Techno legal areas like Infosec aspects, Cert-In guidelines, Tech related laws, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of Labour laws, viz., New Labour codes, Workmen Compensation Act, PF, ESI, Payment of Gratuity, Bonus, Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal ) etc.

What You Will Be Doing

• Legal risk management, advisory, documentation, dispute management strengthen the existing legal risk governance framework that integrates legal compliance with the business model.
• To review/improve / enhance internal policies / procedures / documentation in accordance with Legal and regulatory requirements on an ongoing basis in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Timely escalation to the reporting head, where necessary on significant legal risk items, and identifying remediation or mitigation measures for such legal risk items.
• Full legal support in business strategies, new projects.
• Keep abreast of and inform management on relevant developments in software industry, such as court ruling or legislative amendments under all applicable laws.
• Reviewing, Interpreting, Negotiation of various types of contracts, agreements, fintech agreements, MOU, Legal documents, notices, legal communications, etc.
• Research on Labour Laws, IP Laws, Company Law, and other allied laws impacting the corporate sector
• Liaison with counsels on litigation management.
• Provide legal opinion, as required by internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all Trademark, patent, copyright, registrations – Domestic & International -both.
• Real estate property registrations, documents due diligence for property purchase, etc.