Chief Legal Officer, 10 to 12 years in Mumbai

Job Description

• Draft, review, negotiate, execute and implement contracts including without limitation RFP s, Non Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, Licensing Agreements, IPR related documents and other legal documents pertaining to CRISIL;
• Assist in establishing and implementing contractual processes.
• Monitoring and Governance of Contracts
• Mediation and Dispute resolution by recording and monitoring of all claims, disputes, notices etc. with respect to a contract, and collaboration with related teams, for resolution of the same.
• Development of guidance notes, work instructions and appropriate check-lists, for consistent application across the lifecycle of all contracts in the region and globally.
• The successful candidate will also, from time to time, provide support in relation to more complex legal arrangements relating to regulatory matters and employee issues.
• Advising on employment matters
• Advising on Intellectual Property Rights and Data Protection.

• Complete Contracts Management. (pre & post closure)
• Managing claims and contractual disputes, proposal management.
• Driving and fostering innovation, in all stages of Contract Management.

• Handling IT/ Property related and Licensing Agreements.
• Conducting negotiations with clients (in Person / telephonic).
• Identifying contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures in the contracts.
• Providing inputs/mark-up on contracts to negate contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures.
• Working with internal and external clients to structure, prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements, letters of intent, commercial proposals, etc.
• Providing legal support for ongoing contract management related activities.
• Working in close co-ordination with external legal counsel. Participate in discussions with internal stakeholders, external counsels and advisors during the entire contracting process.
• The position is located in Mumbai and the job holder will be supporting the business in India and globally. The individual will need to demonstrate a strong ability to:
• Prioritise and manage work load effectively, recognising the quick turn-around requirements;
• Work independently with minimal supervision and take responsibility.

• 7 to 10 years post qualification experience specifically in contracts management.
• High quality experience in an in-house position or leading Indian law firm, with significant exposure to corporate and commercial work consistent with the Purpose described above. International credentials and/or work experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong academic results from a leading Indian (or other) university.
• Has been exposed to high profile transactions.
• Ability to understand the commercial requirements of a business, particularly an IT Industry with ability to identify commercial issues and demonstrate judgment in assisting businesses to reach sensible decisions.
• Ability to understand commercial implications of matters and when they should be elevated to senior management.
• Willing and able to perform some of the more mundane legal tasks, providing guidance, support and input across the spectrum of the legal framework. A broad understanding of how legal issues impact upon a large global organisation is therefore necessary.
• Able to effectively manage external lawyers (not just as an administrator).

• Team player
• Quick learner
• Business acumen
• Excellent command over written and spoken English. Should be able to articulate the views and effectively interact with senior management and clients.
• Advanced drafting, negotiation and risk management skills.
• Versatile
• Knows and understands own weaknesses both in terms of knowledge and personal competency and when to use other team members or external resources to fill these gaps
• Confident, motivated and a self starter
• Able to apply the law in a commercial way
• Professional impact - impressive and able to work with senior individuals both inside and outside the organisation.
• Prepared to challenge where appropriate.