Lead - Corporate Legal

Auxilo; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Mumbai is seeking a skilled legal professional to draft and negotiate various commercial agreements, including IT agreements and service contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills and a fair knowledge of NBFC compliance. An LLB or equivalent is required along with 8-15 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes independence, attention to detail, and effective communication within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting and vetting legal agreements.
• Understanding of software licensing and data protection clauses.
• Familiarity with NBFC regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams for legal requirement clarity.

Skills

Drafting and vetting skills

Knowledge of IT agreements

Understanding of NBFC laws

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independence and multitasking

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to IT agreements, NDAs, service contracts, licensing agreements, and NBFC-related legal documents.
• Vet contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and NBFC regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, compliance, procurement, and business teams to understand legal requirements and risks.
• Provide legal advice and risk analysis on contract terms, escalating issues as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and track agreements using basic Excel tools for reporting and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and vetting skills for commercial agreements.
• Fair knowledge of IT agreements such as software licensing, SaaS agreements, data protection clauses, and related contractual terms.
• Good understanding of NBFC laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Basic proficiency in Excel (e.g., creating spreadsheets, using formulas, tracking data).
• Excellent communication as well as drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Short Info

• Posted: 7 day(s) ago
• Qualifications: LLB or equivalent
• Experience: 8 Years - 0 Months to 15 Years - 0 Months