Details of the Organization

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging their holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, they help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Wipro is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel for US Disputes to join their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

• To assist in the ethical compliance/ data privacy / GDPR-related domains leading to assurance to the board of the timely compliance of all Wipro entities.
• The role is responsible for supporting the group-wide program management of the initiatives and keeping the policies relevant in light of the changing requirements.

Governance of strategic initiatives 

• Support global compliance as per the Companies Act, and global and local compliance requirements for all Wipro entities. 
• Assist in the review of the emerging requirements of global compliances in the areas of data privacy, GDPR, and ethical compliances, assess its impact on Wipro entities and prepare an action plan for Wipro to be compliant
• Support the senior counsel and BU legal heads on compliances and assist in the periodic review of the policies to be updated/revised. 

Develop expertise on legal aspects of Data Privacy, Cyber Security, GDPR and ethical compliance

• Develop legal policies on the assigned domains like data privacy, cyber security, GDPR, ethical compliance, etc.
• Assist in the periodic review and updating of policies relating to the assigned domain of expertise. 
• Partner with the IRM team to monitor and understand the emerging nature of cyber security and data privacy threats and prepare a legal response for mitigating such risks. 
• Support the periodic audits from data privacy and cyber security perspective of the processes (internal as well external)

Self-learning and development

• Track the regulatory framework developments in the assigned domains like data privacy, GDPR, and ethics.
• Identify areas likely to impact the governance framework of Wipro entities and its geo-specific operations
• Work with senior counsel to review the changes and modify the Wipro policies and guidelines accordingly.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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