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(Only 24h Left) Associate Legal Counsel

(Only 24h Left) Associate Legal Counsel

Rakuten SymphonyIndia
10 hours ago
Job description

Why should you choose us?

Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East Africa region. For more information, visit : https : / / symphony.rakuten.com

Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japan’s newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global.

To support our ambitions to provide an innovative cloud-native telco platform for our customers, Rakuten Symphony is looking to recruit and develop top talent from around the globe. We are looking for individuals to join our team across all functional areas of our business – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development.

Let’s build the future of mobile telecommunications together!

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Negotiation

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial & sales agreements, vendor and partnership contracts, and employment documents.
  • Ensure contract terms are legally sound, aligned with internal policies, and commercially practical.
  • Support cross-functional teams by integrating legal review into business timelines, ensuring efficient deal execution.

Corporate Advisory & Business Partnership

  • Provide practical legal advice on matters involving commercial operations, regulatory requirements, and workforce management.
  • Partner with HR on employment-related policies, workforce issues, and compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Assist in M&A transactions and strategic partnerships, including due diligence, documentation preparation and post-merger integration support.
  • Compliance & Governance

  • Monitor regulatory and legal developments affecting the business; ensure internal policies remain current.
  • Support internal and external audits, including legal and compliance reviews.
  • Maintain and enforce internal governance frameworks to uphold legal standards and ethical conduct.
  • Dispute Resolution

  • Manage litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation disputes in coordination with external counsel.
  • Advise internal teams on dispute prevention and resolution strategies.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate across departments and geographies to support business strategy and ensure legal alignment.
  • Operate with diplomacy and responsiveness in a multicultural, multinational environment.
  • Represent Legal in cross-functional settings with visibility to senior and executive decision-makers.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law from a reputable institution (NLU or equivalent preferred). Bar Council membership is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the Telecom, IT, or ITES sectors.
  • Experience working in international companies or law firms is highly valued.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
  • Working knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness; must be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • Proven ability to operate with judgment, integrity, and discretion in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal technology tools is a plus.
  • What We Offer

  • A dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.
  • Global footprint
  • High exposure to international stakeholders and key decision-makers within the group.
  • A collaborative team culture that values integrity, accountability, and innovation.
  • A global footprint with active operations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East—paired with a strong and growing legal presence in India.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • If you are a motivated legal professional ready to drive legal excellence and business success, we would love to hear from you.

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