Legal Officer

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Location: North office, Bangalore, India

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Legal:

• Be a trusted adviser and support Apex's legal function in India to provide legal advice & strategic support in relation to the diversified business of Apex Group including its internal policies and queries, for examples corporate laws, labour laws etc. 
• Support the Head of Legal in India with primary focus in India.  Extended support to other Asia Pacific countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong & Singapore may be required.  General scope of work as expected from in-house counsel would fall within the coverage of this role. 
• Support the Head of Legal in India and the Regional Head of Legal on various projects, including Apex's M&A projects leading to the successful integration with the M&A targets.
• Handle and advise on contracting including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diversified contracts with clients and internal stakeholders, such as NDA, commercial agreements with clients, vendors and business partners.  Design, develop and maintain contract templates.
• Provide Company Secretariat support as appropriate.
• Handle litigations, arbitrations and regulatory investigations as well as working with enforcement agents as appropriate and manage external counsel. 
• Keep abreast of the legal and regulatory changes and advise the Indian and Asia Pacific practice of Apex Group as appropriate.
• Other tasks as assigned from time to time.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer (India or common law jurisdictions) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience with success and stable track record.  Inhouse legal experience and qualified Company Secretary will be an added advantage. 
• Strong people management skill, excellent problem-solving and analytical capability, being able to work independently and working as a team player.
• Solid experience and proven track record relevant to Apex's business ).
• An ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Access.
• Excellent English proficiency.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.