Associate General Counsel

CBIZ INDIA; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for family

Parental leave

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

PF, gratuity, leave encashment

Job summary

CBIZ INDIA is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to partner with business leaders and provide practical legal guidance across India. The role focuses on governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and complex contracts, enabling strategic growth.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of post-qualification experience, strong contracting and in-house experience, and a track record in M&A and disputes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with senior in-house or respected law firm background.
• Strong commercial contracting expertise and ability to advise senior stakeholders on significant legal matters.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions and handling disputes or litigation, with cross-border collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior legal support to Indian business and functional leaders on governance, risk, regulatory interpretation, and key decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks with practical recommendations.
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements including technology, services, licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain accountability for legal risk positioning across commercial and operational activities; develop policies and governance materials.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

M&A experience

Litigation management

Education

LL.B. (India)

Job description

CBIZ,Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name,

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and business-minded legal professional to join the organization as Associate General Counsel. This role will partner closely with business and functional leaders to provide practical, proactive legal advice that supports strategic priorities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Associate General Counsel will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risk, strengthening governance frameworks, and advising on the legal implications of important business decisions. The position will support complex commercial matters, contracts, compliance initiatives, and dispute management,

while helping to develop policies and processes that protect the organization’s interests and enable sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel will serve as a key legal partner to the business, providing practical, risk-based guidance and supporting informed decision-making across a range of complex legal and operational matters.

• Provide senior legal support to business and functional leaders in India, advising on corporate governance, legal risk, regulatory interpretation, and significant business decisions
• Partner closely with leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, offering clear, practical recommendation
• Strengthen local governance frameworks, escalation protocols, and reporting practices to align with broader organizational standards
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including technology, services, vendor, licensing, and strategic partnership arrangements
• Maintain accountability for legal risk positioning and outcomes across commercial and operational activities
• Develop and support policies, playbooks, and governance materials to enhance consistency, efficiency, and compliance
• Conduct legal and contractual risk assessments and support related decision-making processes
• Manage external counsel relationships and oversee disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation matters
• Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous or high-impact situations, identifying material risks and escalation needs
• Clearly escalation of significant legal issues with defined options and actionable recommendations for leadership
• Support compliance initiatives and regulatory matters affecting operations in India
• Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, accountability, and commercially grounded decision-making within the organization

Experience & Capabilities

The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of post-qualification legal experience, including meaningful experience in a senior in-house legal role or at a respected law firm. The role requires strong commercial contracting expertise, demonstrated success advising senior stakeholders on significant legal and regulatory matters, and demonstrated experience handling mergers and acquisitions and litigation matters. The ideal candidate should also possess the judgment to navigate ambiguity with confidence and clear accountability. Experience across compliance, disputes, employment, data protection, or related regulatory matters will be valuable, as will the ability to work effectively with cross-border stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will be commercially minded, practical, and persuasive, with the ability to present issues, options, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders. A collaborative and adaptable approach, strong ownership, attention to detail, and comfort operating in dynamic environments will be important to success in the role.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university in India and be qualified to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Team Environment

This role will operate as part of the broader legal organization, partnering closely with business leaders and collaborating across regions and functions. The position is intended to align with the wider CBIZ legal structure and support consistent legal, governance, and risk standards across the organization.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Insurance Benefits – Health Insurance cover for family includes 2 parents, OPD & Term Insurance
• Paid time off - Parental leaves (Maternity & Paternity leaves), Paid Leaves
• Work life Harmony - Hybrid work model
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits and door-to-door transportation
• Retiral Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to set up offshore business for one of the 10th largest Financial Services and CPA firm in the US.
• Chance to work with a team of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality work to our clients.
• The opportunity to thrive in a high-performance environment while contributing to the foundation of a new division.