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Legal Head – Global & Compliance

Legal Head – Global & Compliance

HYI.AIBengaluru, Karnataka, India
7 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Legal Head – Global Compliance

Location : Bengaluru (Hybrid / Remote Option)

Department : Legal & Compliance

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Legal Head to provide end-to-end legal support, both locally and internationally. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drafting and managing contracts, ensuring compliance with global and local laws, and developing standardized legal frameworks for employees and clients. Additionally, this role will handle labor law matters, court disputes, arbitrations, and other legal issues.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Legal Leadership & Advisory :

  • Provide ongoing legal guidance and strategic counsel to senior management on business initiatives, risk, and corporate governance.
  • Manage corporate intellectual property (IP) portfolio and provide advice on protection strategies.
  • Oversee all legal matters pertaining to the company's operations.

Global Contract Management :

  • Draft, review, and negotiate client-facing agreements including Master Service Agreements (MSA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Service Agreements, and Payment Terms.
  • Ensure contracts adhere to global standards and local legal requirements.
  • Develop and maintain contract templates and workflows to standardize global operations.
  • Compliance & Risk Management :

  • Oversee and ensure legal compliance across all jurisdictions where HYI.AI operates.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update company policies.
  • Lead the management and resolution of all legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
  • Represent the company before various legal forums, including courts, labour tribunals, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and other relevant authorities.
  • Employee Legal Frameworks & Labour Law :

  • Draft, review, and maintain global-standard employee documentation, including offer letters-Appoi, appointment letters,NDA and employment contracts.
  • Ensure all employment practices fully comply with local and international labour laws.
  • Advise the HR department on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and termination processes to mitigate legal risk.
  • Corporate Governance & Advisory :

  • Provide ongoing legal guidance to management on strategic initiatives and business decisions.
  • Support corporate governance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and other corporate legal matters.
  • Legal Matters & Dispute Resolution :

  • Handle court matters, labor law disputes, arbitrations, and legal notices.
  • Represent or coordinate with external counsel on litigation and regulatory matters.
  • Address legal issues related to NCRT, labor compliance, and any other jurisdictional or contractual disputes.
  • Documentation & Legal Workflows :

  • Create structured workflows for contract approvals, compliance checks, and employee documentation.
  • Ensure proper record-keeping of legal agreements, compliance reports, and dispute resolutions.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); an advanced degree (LLM) in Corporate Law or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate law, with a significant portion in a leadership role, preferably within a global technology or consulting environment.
  • Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex international contracts (MSAs, NDAs, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of international business law, labour laws, compliance regulations, and corporate governance.
  • Demonstrable experience handling litigation, dispute resolution, and appearances before courts, labour courts, NCLT, etc.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently and lead legal strategy in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Key Competencies :

  • Attention to detail and risk sensitivity.
  • Strategic thinking with a global perspective.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to implement standardized legal frameworks across geographies.
  • Expertise in legal dispute resolution, labor law, and compliance management.
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