Product Counsel

Chargebee; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Chennai is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive product counsel to join their Legal team. The role involves researching laws, ensuring compliance, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a strong legal background and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance monitoring and legal analysis.
• Ability to conduct gap assessments and audits.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze laws and regulations applicable to products.
• Monitor compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance on compliance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues.
• Communicate legal concepts to internal teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Compliance monitoring

Research and analysis

Communication of legal concepts

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive product counsel to join our Legal team, who would work closely with the Product team. This role is crucial in ensuring that our products meet all applicable legal, regulatory, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will also work closely with cross‑functional teams, including product development, marketing, and quality assurance, to identify compliance requirements and implement effective strategies.

Scope of role and cross‑functional focus

• The successful candidate will be a member of the Chargebee Legal department and the key responsibilities are listed below.
• Although part of the Legal team, the successful candidate will work alongside and spend significant time with the Product team, as well as other relevant cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis: Research and analyze applicability of various laws, regulations and standards to Chargebee products.
• Compliance Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze relevant laws, regulations and standards to stay on top of the requirements.
• Gap assessments and audits: Conduct gap assessments and audits to identify gaps/potential compliance issues and recommend measures to close the gaps/ develop mitigation strategies.
• Documentation: Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive documentation relating to product compliance.
• Training and Guidance: Provide training and guidance to internal teams on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Liaison: Liaise with law firms, third party vendors and regulators relating to product compliance matters.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures, primarily relating to product compliance.
• Issue Resolution and Queries: Investigate and resolve compliance‑related issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions; respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders relating to product compliance.
• Reporting: Provide status updates to management and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Advice on strategic decisions: Advice Product/business teams on product compliance when expanding to new geographies, introduction of new products etc.
• Communication: Communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly to internal product and engineering teams, ensuring alignment between legal requirements and technical implementation. Serve as a legal point of contact for Chargebee customers on matters relating to product compliance, in relation to contracts and otherwise.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology, Legal, and Finance

Industries

Information Services