Specialist - Legal (Core CR) - Legal and Compliance

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for a resourceful candidate to join our Legal and Compliance department based out of the firm's office in Hyderabad, India. The Legal team is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving legal issues and risks for the firm. The team handles matters related to contract review, transactional and real estate legal support, litigation, employment, and intellectual property.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY :

In this role, you will review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including event contracts, engagement letters, and nondisclosure agreements with potential counterparties and vendors. Additionally, you will also get the opportunity to collaborate with attorneys in other offices of the D. E. Shaw group on various agreements and miscellaneous projects.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

Basic qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in law
• An impressive record of academic achievement along with 2 to 3 years of experience, including experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Exceptional organizational and analytical ability, outstanding judgment, a keen attention to detail, and proven drafting, communication, and project management skills

Preferred qualifications :

Interested candidates can apply through our website :

https : / / www.deshawindia.com / recruit / jobs / Ads / Link / SpecLegalLCOct25

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https : / / www.deshawindia.com / careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Skills Required

negotiating commercial contracts