Legal Jobs – 12th August, 2021

Legal Associate (Fund Raising/Debt Raising) ,Jai Kisan, Mumbai (Full-Time)(PQE- 2-5 Years)

About the job

The Jai Kisan team is dedicated towards executing our mission and is passionate towards supporting the transformation of rural India. Entrepreneurism and passion with a drive for results are core values we seek in every member of our team. Our team comes with a varied industry experience from private equity to management consultancy to capital markets, working towards building a franchise that delivers sustainable financing to rural India.

Roles & Requirements

• Ensure legal compliance surrounding corporate fund-raising activities (equity and debt) with prospective investors
• Drafting/ managing documentation for the fund offerings and allied documents
• Analyzing legal implications and enforcing risk implications of various investment products/securities.
• Should be able to negotiate SHA / SSA from a company perspective. Knowledge of DOH is a must. Will be responsible to managing DTA, DTD and all DOH related matters.
• Managing all documentation post fund raise
• Providing legal and compliance knowledge for any M&A opportunities.
• Supporting marketing and investor service activities, including preparation of reports, bench-marking, presentations, etc.
• Conducting legal research and reviewing the company’s litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions
• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the organization
• Managing the regulatory aspects of the company’s business and taking proactive decisions and recommending appropriate actions to the company’s leadership.
• Managing organization’s intellectual property and structure agreements in a manner that is legally favorable
• Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decision.

Civis is built and maintained by Civic Innovation Foundation, a non-profit organisation. The foundation is incubated by the Nudge Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore and INFED, IIM Nagpur.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position is structured around the legal aspects of fund raising (equity & debt) for the organization are :

• Experience in capital markets M&A law
• Banking and fintech experience would be preferred
• Prior in-house or start up experience will be an additional advantage
• Business savvy – Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
• Strong knowledge and experience of working on Content / IP laws / agreements
• Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing and M&A
• Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deep knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses

Requirements:

• 2 – 5 years practice with an established law firm having handled NBFC/ Banking clients or with any NBFC/ fintech company.

For more info and to apply, click here

Multiple positions at EY – Parthenon ( New Delhi) (PQE- 0-2 Years)

About the job

EY – Parthenon is looking to hire candidates in their Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice. EY-Parthenon is one of the largest global strategy consulting organizations, with more than 6,500 professionals. We help CEOs and business leaders design and deliver transformative strategies across the entire enterprise, to help build long-term value to all stakeholders. EY-Parthenon teams are focused on results. They bring experience and scale to each client, helping them to realize their strategies. By connecting teams and technologies from within EY-Parthenon and the broader EY ecosystem, we can provide clients with corporate, transaction and turnaround strategies that are actionable and impactful and that help deliver long-term, sustainable value.

Positions:
(a) Analyst/Executive : 0-2 years of post undergraduate experience
(b) Associate : 0-2 years of post MBA experience
(c) Senior Associate : 2-4 years of post MBA experience

Responsibilites

• Advising and assisting blue chip corporates, multinational investors, and Private Equity firms in the following areas:
• Growth strategies
• Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) advisory 
• Market entry assessments
• Business plan development
• Strategic options analysis 
• Carve-out / Divestment

Key Requirements:
Sector experience – Consulting, IB, Corporate Strategy, Financial services 

For more info message Averi Chakraborty by attaching your CV and mentioning the position you wish to apply for.

Associate Manager/Deputy Manager (Legal-Regulatory) at BSE, Mumbai(PQE- 2-4 Years)

Eligibility:

LLB + LLM/MBA or other equivalent qualification

Minimum 2-4 yrs PQE preferably in capital markets and litigation.

Interested candidates may send their Resumes to Atisha Sisodiya (click here)

Multiple positions at MITAL AND MITAL Advocates (Delhi office). (PQE – 1.5 to 3 Years)

Vacancies-

• Junior Associate having PQE of 1-3 years in civil, commercial litigation and dispute resolution (with a specific focus on arbitration)

The position would entail extensive legal research, drafting and appearances before all courts/ forums. Candidates with law firm experience preferred.

• Junior Associate having 1-3 years PQE in corporate commercial litigation, Insolvency laws ( specifically post admission matters, representing Resolution Professionals and Committee of Creditors) and project finance documentation.

Command over spoken and written English is mandatory.

Location: Delhi

Salary: Negotiable as per industry standards.

Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with cover letter/email to mitalandmitaladvocates@gmail.com

Manager- IT, DSK Legal, Mumbai (PQE – 8+ Years)

About DSK Legal

Full service law firm with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. DSK Legal was established in April 2001 with the intent of delivering quality legal services at international standards across service lines relevant to business. The founder partners have immense experienced and are well reputed in the areas of corporate and commercial work, dispute resolution, real estate and indirect tax. Starting with 7 lawyers in 2001, we have rapidly grown with lawyers from diverse backgrounds, with multiple skill sets, and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. We strive to maintain client relationship and have stayed with success in client satisfaction. We are conscious of client demands and are proactive to their needs.We also provide quick and practical responses, take ‘ownership’ of assignments to facilitate smooth and efficient completion and constantly strive to assist clients in achieving their goals. We follow procedures relating to client and matter acceptance and are conscious of avoiding both legal and business conflicts. We adhere to strict confidentiality standards to the extent of sharing information within our firm only on a “need to know” basis. We agree to our scope of services and fees in advance and maintain record time and expenses incurred on each assignment to achieve transparency.

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

PQE: 8+ years of experience (law firm experience) in an IT support management role

Joining : Immediate

Contact Details:

Interested candidates may send their CV’s to the HR at hr@dsklegal.com

Associate(s) ,Human Elevation, Mumbai-MH (PQE – 1-3 Years)

About the organization:

HUMAN ELEVATION is a global talent search organization, providing comprehensive talent solutions to legal and corporates across all sectors. Our mission is to meet our client’s recruitments challenges, through strategic talent search and planning. We are passionate about our core purpose and bring the highest level of intensity, commitment and competitiveness to everything we do. Be it temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition or talent development, we deliver a comprehensive research – based talent strategy while bringing together goal – oriented individuals with organizations suited to their interest and capabilities, ensuring best objectives for employees and employers alike.

The Company is looking for an ideal candidates for the position of Associates in a leading Investment Funds, AIF, MF, GIFT IFSC, Regulatory team of a Law Firm for their Mumbai Office..

Number of Vacancies:
2

Location: Mumbai,MH

Eligibility:
Candidates who have prior law firm work experience in the above domain.

How to apply:
send your CV at bhavya@humanelevation.co.in

Capital Market Lawyer at Tier-1 Law firm Mumbai,MH (PQE – 2+ Years)

Title– Capital Market Lawyer

Experience – 2+ Years

How to Apply:

The application is processed through a legal recruiting consultant.

Interested candidates can apply by dropping a  mail at srishti@wrootsglobal.in

Multiple Legal Positions at TVS Credit Services Ltd,Chennai,TN

About the company:

As part of the $8.5 billion TVS Group, we empower Indians from various socioeconomic backgrounds with financial products that serve their needs. In doing so, we further the cause of financial inclusion. Our two wheeler, used car, three wheeler, and tractor loans are designed for Indians in small towns and the rural heartland, for our nation’s growth is powered by their prosperity. Our foray into the used commercial vehicle and consumer durable finance is yet another step in this direction. Our entrepreneurial culture, which inspires us to deliver our best, has given rise to such initiatives as TEDDI, a framework to implement innovative ideas, and GURU, a mentorship program to help new employees deliver excellence from Day One. With over 4.4 million customers and a long-term CRISIL rating of AA-, our growth is built on firm foundations.

Minimum Qualification : LLB ( 3 years or 5 years )

Job Locations: Bhopal , Guna , Nashik , Nanded, Minimum Qualification : LLB ( 3 years or 5 years )

Local Candidates shall be preferred for each location.

Requirements :

• Well versed with Arbitration Proceedings
• Knowledge of NIA
• EP Cases
  4.Consumer Cases
• Criminal Matters
  Additional Requirement : Expertise in operating MS-Word & MS- Excel

How to apply:

Mail Your Resume at vikasjaiswal.v[at]tvscredit[dot]com or call at +919389361645

Legal Associate(ISDA Negotiator), SG Global Solution Centre, Bangalore, KR (PQE- 4-8 Years)

SG Global Solution Centre is looking for hiring Associate for its Bangalore office.

Vacancy for:
Legal Associate – ISDA Negotiator

Responsibilities:

Review negotiation requests to ensure completeness of information and documents required for drafting; allocate to appropriate regional hubs. Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiation of several derivative documents with clients of Societe Generale in coordination with various internal stakeholders sitting across the globe. To contribute towards knowledge management through research, presentation and training on derivative documents. Working on adhoc projects besides assisting managers in achieving team targets. Review of agreements/contract data and other works of team member once declared as a quality controller. Reporting of the incidents to managers on a regular basis. 

Eligibility

• Should be an experienced derivative lawyer with minimum of 4-8 years of relevant experience with leading Banks or Financial Institutions
• Exposure towards European/Asian/US markets
• Sound knowledge of Corporate Law and Contract Law
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating International Commercial Contracts and Agreements, especially ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement, Global Master Stock Lending Agreements,  Confidentiality Agreements and Non Disclosure Agreements;
• Excellent collaboration and Team and People Management Skills, self motivated, ability to train team on derivative documents
• Sound legal understanding;
• Advanced knowledge of finance-based contracts, derivative business and market;
• Experience in negotiating derivative documents;
• proficient in MS Office Tools;
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Interested applicants can apply here.

Senior Associate, Elevate Consultancy, Palwal, Haryana(PQE- 2+ Years)

About the job

Help us shape the future. Elevate is recruiting a Senior Associate Legal to support the increase of work in our Contracts Legal team. As a Senior Associate, you will perform FLR and majorly SLR and other administrative tasks in the assigned project. You will be accountable for delivering quality work to the customer and provide strategic guidance to teams in ways that promote the company’s culture.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Review contracts.
• Extract the metadata terms from contracts.
• Process contracts via CLM system.
• Ensuring timely delivery with quality and within margins, minimizing re-work for the assigned projects.
• Provide SME support to the team.
• Work hands-on as subject matter expert if the situation would so require.
• Prepare process documents, playbooks, SOPs, trackers.
• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Be responsible for doing QC.
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions.
  

Experience

• 2 plus years of experience in LPO, Legal firm, litigation, and knowledge of contract drafting, reviewing, red-lining contracts such as buy side agreements (MSAs, SOWs Software), sell side agreements (Licensing contracts, customer agreements, Services contracts)
• Experience or knowledge of Metadata Extraction/Abstraction from contracts.
• Excellent track record in previous client support/customer service engagements.
• Experience working directly with a US or UK client.
• Experienced in Microsoft Products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Experienced in contract management software, i.e., Ariba, Icertis etc.

Skills For Success

• Proven ability to work in a client-centric, deadline driven environment.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple project activities and competing for work demands.
• Ability to see the big picture.
• Positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative, courteous working relationships with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Should be results-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable.
• Comfortable working in an egalitarian environment and ready to get involved transactionally when priority demands.

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Proficiency in working on Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Law graduate with strong academics (minimum 57%) from a reputed institute recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• LLM will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Apply here.

Legal Manager,GLG, Gurgaon, Haryana, India (PQE- 5+ Years)

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of 900,000+ experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).

We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.

GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.

About the job

GLG seeks a lawyer to join the Company’s legal department in Gurugram, India. This candidate will be highly organized, efficient, proactive, impeccably trustworthy, and resourceful..

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Together with other team members, enforce processes to ensure the highest legal and compliance standards are met in all aspects of the business
• Draft client and vendor contracts for the Company and conduct regulatory research
• Team with other legal department lawyers and non-lawyer personnel to ensure timely execution of legal and compliance related tasks for the Company
• Manage contracts with clients, experts and their institutions, and vendors
• Work closely with multiple business segments, including Business Development and Client Solutions.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B. or higher) from a top law university, with demonstrated excellent academic performance
• 5 years’ experience as a self-sufficient transactional/commercial attorney in multinational company
• Must be fluent in MS office and comfortable with new technology. Prior experience of working on Salesforce platform would be an added advantage
• Exceptional written and oral English communication skills

How to Apply:

Apply here.

Senior Legal Associate,Cactus Communications, Mumbai, MH (PQE- 2+ Years)

Cactus Communications is a technology company accelerating scientific advancement. We offer AI-powered scholarly publishing solutions to academic publishers and researchers; editorial, translation, education, and training solutions for researchers; strategic and tactical scientific content solutions to global life science organizations; and solutions for science dissemination and engagement with peers, public, and policymakers for wider research outreach. We also incubate seed and early-stage startups that share our mission to solve global problems with science and technology solutions. We have offices in London, Princeton, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Aarhus, and Mumbai; a global workforce of over 3,000 experts; and customers from over 190 countries.

About the job

CACTUS is looking to hire their next team member that will help grow and expand their Legal & Corporate team.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Responsible for drafting, vetting, negotiating, review and closing various legal agreements of the organization such as master service agreements , Vendor agreement, NDA’s, Service Level Agreements, Settlement Agreements, RFP’s, lease deeds etc.
• Independently manage all legal and contractual queries through legal help desk
• Independently handle entire contract management through contract management tool
• Provide support on critical legal projects such as implementation of data privacy, implementation of corporate policies, launch of new products / services etc.
• Provide assistance on other corporate compliances such as filings with RBI, MCA and other statutory authorities
• Provide timely legal advice and assistance to other departments where needed on a minimum supervision basis
• Should have keen interest in learning and applying expertise with respect to international laws and regulations to provide advice on international transactions and transactions related to the group entities

Qualifications

• LLB with atleast 2 to 3 years’ experience.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Indian corporate and contractual laws. Candidate having experience and knowledge of international corporate and contractual laws such as US, Japan, Korea, China, Singapore and UK would be preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective relationships at all organizational levels
• Highly motivated, independent with quality mindset
• Basic knowledge of MS word, excel, power point

How to Apply:

Apply here.

Legal Manager, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Mumbai, MH (PQE- 7+ Years)

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment products, services and technologies. Our global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television production, programming and syndication, home video acquisitions and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in over 70 countries.

About the job

Sony Pictures Entertainment is looking for a Manager – Legal to join our team.

Based in our Mumbai office, this  position will focus primarily on transactions to develop, produce, acquire and distribute product for Sony Pictures International Productions throughout the world in Indian languages and also distribution contracts for the Hollywood film distribution business of the company.

This attorney will work closely with the Head of Legal Affairs and senior business and finance executives worldwide to document and administer development, production, co-production, financing, distribution and sales/ licensing agreements for motion picture and television productions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Negotiate and draft contracts for all aspects of motion picture and television content development and production.
• This will include all above-the-line contracts: talent engagement, co-production arrangements, rights acquisition and licensing.
• Review, perfect and approve chain of title on developments and productions with a view to assess and minimize risk. Review and track third party obligations with respect to licensing of adaptation rights including film remake rights.
• Review scripts and content for pre-development and pre-exploitation clearances with IP and Negotiate and draft literary works option and purchase contracts, rights acquisition and licensing contracts.
• Negotiate and draft rights sale and licensing contracts for exploitation of content through all modes and platforms and output deals.
• Negotiate and draft all contracts pertaining to marketing and promotion of content produced and/or distributed including in-film product placements, co-branding etc.
• Negotiate and draft all manner of assignments, releases, contingent compensation definitions and standard definitions, settlement agreements etc.
• Contract execution, administration and management.
• Liaise with Head Office Legal Team in Los Angeles.
• Maintain and update status reports on ongoing projects by collating updates received from all departments.
• Research and prepare necessary background information and counsel briefing and internal notes for litigation preparation.
• Research related to contract laws, arbitration laws, privacy rights, copyright laws, international subsidies, tax credits, guild requirements and related matters and circulating notes on key developments impacting business to keep the team abreast of all relevant information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• LLB from a reputed institute.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in entertainment law preferably motion picture and television financing, production and exploitation.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word.
• Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and oral).
• Additional language skills will be an advantage.

How to Apply:

Apply here.

Legal Associate,Chambers of Rajan & Indraneel, New Delhi (PQE- 0-2 Years)

About Chambers of Rajan & Indraneel.

Chambers of Rajan & Indraneel is a premier full service law firm headquartered at New Delhi, India. Having developed a network of high quality experienced lawyers in all major commercial cities of India, we are well placed to service the legal requirements across India besides being adequately equipped to handle cross-border transactions.

Applicants with prior experience in NCLT and Insolvency matters are welcome.

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should drop an email at info@chrilegal.com stating their interest along with their recent CV.

Subject should be titled “Post for Legal Associate“.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.

Tax law services – Staff, EY Global Delivery Services (GDS), Bengaluru,KR (PQE- 0-3 Years)

About EY Global Delivery Services (GDS).

Global Delivery Services (GDS) consists of various service delivery centers from which our Client Service and Enablement Services teams operate to deliver strategic support to our EY member firms. GDS spans all geographies, practices, services lines, sectors and competencies within EY to deliver deeply-integrated services that result in efficient and world-class solutions.

Today, the GDS team is 20,000 strong across five countries and plays an important role in EY’s growth strategy by providing efficient and effective support to our service lines and enablement functions. GDS is a vibrant organization that is constantly growing and expanding its base, services and competencies.

With our clear vision for the future and commitment to developing outstanding leaders, EY is the place to grow your career. You will feel at home from the start, and will receive the training, support and guidance you need to do great work with exciting clients.

Along the way, you will meet people and gain important knowledge and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. In fact, whenever you join us — and however long you choose to stay — you will have valuable experiences that will last a lifetime.

Role:

• To be a part of the EY Legal Managed Services (“EY LMS”) Immigration team and assist in supporting the U.S. immigration projects we receive.

Responsibilities:

The Attorney, at an associate level would be required to assist the Immigration team in Canada in preparing U.S. immigration cases.

The preparation of cases would require the Attorney to:

• Learn immigration processing categories and legal requirements for each work visa and permanent resident visa category and apply legal knowledge as required in the case preparation process
• Use available resources to draft complex immigration petition packages (using the facts of each case to tell a story, while highlighting each of the legal requirements)
• Make revisions to drafts
• Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate virtual workspaces/folders
• Leverage technology resources to ensure the immigration group is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Liaise on a regular basis with support teams located throughout EY’s international network.
• In addition to this, the Attorney would be required to work with team members and further the development of the team – be it timely reporting to seniors; understanding project metrics such as utilization and efficiency; and overall taking ownership of the work assigned to them.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing and organizational skills
• Experience with substantive writing, editing and proofreading a variety of documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of the rules of the English language, standards of style, punctuation and grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, efficient, and able to work under pressure with tight timelines and with high volumes
• Able to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively with law firm staff
• Demonstrate a team-oriented approach and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Possess initiative, discretion, good judgment, organizational ability as well as the ability to handle confidential information
• Eager to learn new technologies and further develop existing technology skills.
• Effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with minimal supervision
• Adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs, take initiative and anticipate what is required to accomplish various goals.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand and follow specific, detailed instructions
• Outstanding administrative and communication skills, mature business sense, and ability to perform in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
• Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leverage strong communication and relation building skills in frequent interaction with both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reliant and confident handling of project and team issues
• Generally leaning towards issue resolution rather than issue escalation
• Adaptive to team and fosters collaborative approach
• Shows passion and desire to learn
• Diligence and ability to multi-task

Qualification:

• Must have: Law degree
• Language capabilities – Professional proficiency in English

Experience:

• 0 – 3 years
• Desirable: Experience in U.S. immigration related work

How to Apply:

Candidates can apply through their website .