Director Legal

Coforge Limited

Greater Noida

On-site

INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Coforge Limited in Greater Noida seeks a Director‑Legal to lead the BPS legal function. You will own end‑to‑end contractual, vendor, lease, employment, compliance, and dispute matters, negotiating complex outsourcing agreements globally while guiding the legal team and balancing risk with commercial goals.

The role requires 12–15 years of senior legal experience, with deep expertise across client contracts, procurement, real estate, and cross‑border data privacy.

Qualifications

Minimum 10–12 years of experience at a leading law firm or in‑house legal department of a multinational.
Director‑level leadership experience with a track record in complex client transactions and outsourcing.
Strong background in data privacy, employment law, and compliance within global deployments.

Responsibilities

Lead strategy for pursuit, negotiation, and closure of complex client transactions and MSAs/SOWs/SLAs.
Own the legal framework for vendor, procurement, and supplier contracts and establish risk positions.
Manage leases, real estate, due diligence, renewals, and compliance for all delivery centers.
Advise HR on employment matters, draft agreements and policies, and oversee global investigations.
Oversee disputes, arbitrations, and external counsel budgets; manage settlements and notices.
Provide guidance on data privacy, information security, cross‑border transfers, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Commercial Contracting

Outsourcing & Managed Services

Employment & Labour Law

Vendor & Procurement Contracts

Leasing & Real Estate Documentation

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Data Privacy & Information Security

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Negotiation & Influencing Skills

Job description

Role: Director - Legal (BPS)

Designation: Director - Legal

Experience: 12 - 15 Years

Location: Greater Noida

Role Summary

We are seeking a Director-level legal professional to serve as the principal legal lead and trusted advisor to the Business Process Services (BPS) unit. The incumbent will have end-to-end ownership of all contractual, vendor, lease, procurement, employment, compliance, and dispute-related matters for the business.

The role combines hands-on negotiation of complex, multi-service outsourcing agreements across global geographies with leadership of the legal team. The successful candidate will be required to balance commercial objectives, speed to market, and sound risk management practices.

A minimum of 10 - 12 years of experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal department of a multinational organization is required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Contracts & Deal Support

Lead legal strategy for pursuit, negotiation, and closure of complex client transactions.
Review and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, transition/transformation agreements, data processing agreements, and RFP responses.
Independently negotiate with international clients and establish risk positions and escalation thresholds.

2. Vendor & Procurement

Own the legal framework for supplier, subcontractor, staffing, technology, and facilities contracts.
Ensure client obligations are appropriately flowed down to vendors.
Develop procurement policies, templates, and approval matrices in collaboration with Procurement and Finance teams.

3. Leases & Real Estate

Manage lease and leave & license arrangements for delivery centers and offices across India and overseas.
Handle due diligence, negotiations, renewals, statutory compliance, fit-outs, and exits.

4. Employment & Labour Law

Advise HR and business leaders on employment-related matters, including hiring, disciplinary actions, separations, restructuring, contract labour compliance, and POSH.
Draft employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and HR policies.
Lead internal investigations and oversee global employment matters in coordination with regional legal counsels.

5. Disputes & Litigation

Manage commercial, client, vendor, and employment disputes.
Oversee arbitrations, labour proceedings, regulatory notices, and settlements.
Manage external counsel, litigation budgets, and legal hold requirements.

6. Risk, Compliance & Data Protection

Advise on data privacy, information security, cross-border data transfers, and regulatory compliance.
Assess legal risks associated with emerging technologies, automation, and AI-enabled service delivery.

7. Advisory & Thought Leadership

Provide legal and commercial guidance to senior leadership.
Develop legal playbooks, policies, templates, and governance frameworks.
Conduct legal awareness and risk management training for business, sales, and HR teams.

8. Team Leadership & Governance

Build, mentor, and lead a team of legal professionals and contract managers.
Establish quality standards, turnaround timelines, and governance mechanisms.
Report legal metrics and risk assessments to the General Counsel and BPS leadership.

9. Special Projects & Other Assignments

Undertake additional responsibilities, strategic initiatives, and special projects as assigned from time to time, consistent with the scope and seniority of the role.

Preferred Skills & Competencies