Director - Legal

Key Responsibilities:

i. Lead organizations legal function, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting business objectives through expert legal guidance.

ii. Manage all aspects of legal negotiations, contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation across global operations.

iii. Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals.

iv. Advise management on the legal implications of strategic decisions and operations.

v. Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a variety of contracts such as client agreements, software usage agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and other engagements, including complex master service agreements, service agreements, statements of work, change orders, consulting agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, amendments and non-disclosure agreements.

vi. Establish and maintain a robust contract management system to streamline processes and ensure compliance.

vii. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, including those associated with staffing services and global operations.

viii. Oversee and resolve legal disputes, including employee grievances, client disputes, and litigation matters.

ix. Provide counsel on workforce management, privacy, data security compliance, and global mobility.

x. Drive contractual compliance through processes, training, and collaboration with teams and stakeholders in India and the US.

xi. Collaborate cross-departmentally to address legal concerns proactively.

xii. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation changes and their implications.

xiii. Oversee portfolio of contracts, track status of agreements, and maintain contract status report; administering contracts repository.

Qualifications and Experience:

i. LLB or equivalent legal degree; active license to practice law.

ii. Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably in staffing, recruitment, or professional services.

iii. Expertise in labor law, contract law, corporate compliance, and privacy regulations.

iv. Proven leadership experience in managing legal teams and external counsel.

v. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

i. Strategic thinking to align legal strategies with business objectives.

ii. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.

iii. Leadership and delegation skills to manage a high-performing legal team.

iv. Integrity, responsibility, and adherence to ethical standards.

v. Proactive, strategic mindset to navigate complex legal challenges and ensure the company's full legal rights and compliance in all operations.