Job Title : SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
Location : Bengaluru
Experience : 8 to 10 years exposure in contracting for outsourcing services preferably in IT & Engineering sectors.
Job Description
- Lead and mentor the legal team, ensuring effective collaboration and professional development.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across jurisdictions (US, India, Germany), ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Provide legal advice and support to internal teams, managing stakeholder communication and compliance with laws and policies.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations, contracts, and new initiatives.
- Oversee compliance programs, including data privacy, anti-corruption, and trade regulations.
- Conduct legal research and deliver timely, practical guidance to support business decisions.
Education & Experience
LLB (duly admitted to the Bar Council)Approx 5 years of working experience in-house a global companyRequired Skills & Qualifications
Exposure to compliance including data privacy, anti-corruption, export control and trade sanction would be preferred.Some exposure to IP rights would be preferredSome expertise in defence contract will be appreciated.Some expertise on US or German laws will be appreciatedExposure using AI tools for legal managementExcellent legal acumen and analytical skills.Strong networking skills and is exposed to interacting with internal stakeholdersExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written and fluent in English and a regional languageBusiness and service minded with excellent problem-solving skill and is used to explain legal risk to internal and external stakeholderStrongly understands business ethics integrityInterested candidates can share their profiles to leela.reddy@alten-india.com