Assistant General Counsel

Thesquare Serviced Apartment; New Delhi; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thesquare Serviced Apartment in Delhi seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to manage legal affairs for global operations. You will draft agreements, oversee negotiations, assess legal risks, and ensure compliance with local and international laws.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills, with a focus on corporate, commercial, and employment law, plus data privacy and IP protection. English fluency is essential; real estate experience preferred.

Formación

• LLB or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 5-7 years of relevant legal experience; real estate preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of corporate, commercial, and employment law.

Responsabilidades

• Draft clear, secure, and compliant legal agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Lead negotiations with external parties to protect company interests.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in business deals.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws; monitor regulatory changes.
• Maintain trackers of open cases and brief management on risks weekly.
• Advise management on risks and develop business-oriented solutions.
• Assist in protecting IP rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents).
• Ensure data protection compliance, including GDPR/CCPA and local laws.
• Coordinate with external law firms for specialized matters.

Conocimientos

Corporate law

Commercial law

Employment law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

English proficiency

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

IP awareness

Data privacy

Educación

LLB or equivalent

LLM (advantage)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Location: Kalkaji Office

Work experience: Minimum 7-10 years

Reporting to: Management and Board of Directors

What We're Looking For :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team in Delhi. The successful candidate will assist in managing legal affairs for our global operations, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, and supporting various departments with legal expertise.

Job Summary:

• Contract Drafting: Write clear, secure, and compliant legal agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts. Guide internal business teams on legal questions and contract rules.
• Negotiation: Lead discussions with external parties to protect company interests and secure favorable terms.
• Risk Review: Spot legal risks in business deals and offer smart solutions.
• Compliance Check: Ensure all company actions follow local and international applicable laws. Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the company and provide timely updates and recommendations.
• Maintain trackers of all open cases and review the risks with management on a weekly basis. Advise management on risks and provide heads-up.
• Partner to business, advising on the commercial and legal risks, identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Assist in protecting the company's intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other local data privacy laws.
• Coordinate with external law firms and legal consultants to handle specialised legal matters as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: LLB or equivalent degree from a recognised university. Additional qualifications such as LLM or specialisation in international law will be an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably from real estate .

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and employment law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages will be an asset.
• Strong skill in drafting complex legal documents without errors.
• Proven success in high-stakes business negotiations.
• Deep knowledge of corporate law and contract regulations.
• Clear communication and sharp problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.