Senior Associate – Legal

Publicis Re:Sources; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications group in Gurugram is seeking an experienced in-house legal counsel. The ideal candidate should possess 5 to 8 years of legal experience, focusing on contracts, compliance, and litigation matters. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in drafting & negotiating legal documents are essential. Candidates must have a law degree and good knowledge of Indian laws. The position is full-time, ideal for individuals at the mid-senior level, offering a dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of experience as in-house legal counsel or on a legal team.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing & negotiating contracts.
• Good knowledge of Indian laws relevant to the company.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review various legal documents and contracts.
• Manage corporate litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and advise internal partners.

Skills

Legal aptitude

Strong analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Contract negotiation

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Law graduate from a reputed university

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Company Overview

Resources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

Experience / Qualifications

• Law graduate from a reputed university having 5 – 8 years work experience as an in‑house legal counsel or working with an in‑house legal team of well‑known companies.
• Work experience in drafting, reviewing & negotiating different kinds of contracts & other legal documents, Indian laws and specific foreign laws applicable to India, managing corporate litigation matters, company real estate due diligence work etc.
• Strong legal aptitude, eye for detail, high degree of organization and ability to understand the exact ask/ requirement & provide required solution.
• Strong analytical skills, research, focus & concentration.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (including ability to draft structured emails, advisories & communications).
• Ability to prioritize & meet numerous deadlines.

Note: Work experience in LPO industry and/or civil/criminal litigation practice is not relevant to the requirements for this role and the same will not be considered.

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of working on services, confidentiality, lease & license, cloud services, technology products, real estate, sale/ purchase agreements – SAAS, API, EULA, particularly in the fields of IT, manpower staffing, digital media, marketing & advertising. Any work experience in digital media, marketing & advertisement industry will be a plus.
• Strong drafting skills to prepare & draft contracts, legal documents, structured emails & other communication to stakeholders.
• Strong skills for review and negotiation of contracts and having the ability to close contracts swiftly by not compromising on safeguarding legal interests but being business friendly at the same time.
• Good working knowledge of Indian laws affecting the company (including Contracts Act, Shops & Establishment Act, Contract Labour Regulation & Abolition Act, Industrial Disputes Act, IT Act, DPDPA Act, POSH Act etc.) and specific foreign laws applicable to India & the services being provided or procured by the company.
• Ability to manage company litigation matters & coordinate with external attorneys.
• Ability to analyse risks and complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately.
• Ability to conduct research on legal subjects.

Other Skills (including technology)

• High proficiency in English language (speaking, reading & writing)
• Hands on exposure, experience & working knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially Word & Outlook).

Attributes / Behaviors

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and in particular an ability to comprehend complex commercial contract related queries and review the same.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning while reviewing complex legal contracts.
• Should be a team player with good interpersonal skills to support team members, deal with stakeholders/ agencies and should also be ready to work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Legal
• Industries: Advertising Services