Associate Director Legal

AAA Global; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Global is seeking an Associate Director of Legal and Compliance in Hyderabad, India. This high-impact role involves managing the Legal department, overseeing contract negotiations, and collaborating with global stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and approximately 12 years of experience, including at least 6 years leading legal teams. The position offers exposure to complex fund structures and requires exceptional communication and leadership skills. Join us to shape strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years of leading large legal teams.
• Exceptional track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse contracts.
• Experience in both law firms and multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and scale a sub‑team within the Legal department.
• Draft and negotiate IP and trading agreements.
• Oversee the broader contract portfolio across the business.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across global offices.
• Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Contract negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global quant hedge fund, to hire an Associate Director of Legal and Compliance.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the core of a global hedge fund platform, gaining exposure to complex fund structures, investment products, and senior stakeholders across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and scale a sub‑team within the Legal department, supporting the global legal and compliance function.
• Take hands‑on responsibility for drafting and negotiating IP and trading agreements.
• Oversee the broader contract portfolio across the business.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across global offices and business functions.
• Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives within the team.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and help shape firm‑wide strategic priorities.
• Report directly to the India General Counsel.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in law with approximately 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years of leading large legal teams.
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking skills, supported by experience in both law firms and multinational organizations.
• Exceptional track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse contracts, including license agreements, SaaS contracts, trading agreements (e.g., ISDA, GMRA, confirms, and repos), NDAs, and vendor agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high integrity, and the ability to build good relationships with global and local stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to industry best practices and emerging trends in legal and compliance functions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and deliver results in dynamic business environments.
• Familiarity with data privacy‑related legal matters.