Senior Legal Advisor

1 week ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Talent Leads HR Solutions Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Description:

The Manager- Legal (IT Service / Product company Experience) will be responsible for overseeing all corporate legal matters within Technologies. The role will involve advising the company on a broad range of legal issues including contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters. As the senior legal advisor, you will work closely with the executive team to ensure the company's legal interests are protected and aligned with business objectives.

This is a key leadership role within the organization, with the opportunity to shape and influence legal strategy as the company continues its growth trajectory.

Responsibilities:

Legal Strategy and Corporate Governance:

  • Lead the development and execution of the company's legal strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Oversee and advise on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with local and international legal standards, including corporate law, securities law, and regulatory obligations.

Contracts and Commercial Agreements:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and SaaS agreements.
  • Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and risks are mitigated.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions:

  • Lead the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
  • Conduct due diligence, manage transaction structuring, and oversee legal documentation for corporate transactions.

Intellectual Property Management:

  • Oversee the protection of intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Advise on IP strategy and ensure the company's IP rights are properly protected and enforced.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure the company's operations are in full compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
  • Lead the company's efforts to mitigate legal risks, including potential litigation, regulatory investigations, and disputes.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation:

  • Manage and oversee all aspects of corporate litigation, including disputes with customers, vendors, partners, and employees.
  • Work with external counsel to handle litigation and ensure a favorable outcome for the company.

Legal Advisory and Executive Support:

  • Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel to the executive leadership team on a broad range of business and legal matters.
  • Represent the company in legal negotiations, and meetings with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead and mentor a team of in-house lawyers and legal professionals, ensuring the team is well-equipped to handle day-to-day legal functions.
  • Build a high-performing legal team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and performance evaluations.

Legal Documentation and Compliance:

  • Ensure that all legal documentation is appropriately executed, stored, and maintained.
  • Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company, and implement necessary compliance protocols.

Requirements:

Education:

  • LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.
  • Additional qualifications (LLM, Company Secretary, etc.) would be an advantage.

Experience:

  • Minimum 8-13 years of experience in a corporate legal role, ideally with experience in technology or SaaS businesses.
  • Proven track record of leading corporate legal functions, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, M&A, and intellectual property.
  • Experience working in a leadership position, with a demonstrated ability to manage a legal team.
  • Strong experience in handling complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions, especially in India and other global markets.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of corporate law, M&A, intellectual property law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to interpret complex legal issues and provide practical legal advice to business leaders.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and experience handling high-stakes negotiations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align legal solutions with business goals and objectives.

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