Details of the Organization

Rakuten Symphony is a global leader in telecom innovation, delivering cloud-native telco platforms and modern infrastructure solutions. With operations in Japan, the U.S., Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa, Rakuten Symphony drives faster, cost-effective mobile service deployment while maintaining high network quality and security.

Details of the Job/Internship

Rakuten Symphony is hiring a Legal Counsel with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience to manage contracts, provide corporate advisory, ensure compliance, and support dispute resolution.

Role and Responsibilities

Contract Management & Negotiation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor and partnership contracts, and employment documents.
• Ensure contracts are legally sound, commercially practical, and aligned with internal policies.
• Support cross-functional teams to integrate legal review into business timelines.

Corporate Advisory & Business Partnership:

• Provide practical legal advice on commercial operations, regulatory requirements, and workforce management.
• Partner with HR on employment policies, workforce compliance, and related matters.
• Assist in M&A transactions and strategic partnerships, including due diligence, documentation, and post-merger integration.

Compliance & Governance:

• Monitor regulatory and legal developments; update internal policies accordingly.
• Support internal and external audits, including legal and compliance reviews.
• Maintain and enforce governance frameworks to uphold legal standards and ethics.

Dispute Resolution:

• Manage litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation disputes with external counsel.
• Advise teams on dispute prevention and resolution strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate across departments and geographies to support business strategy.
• Represent Legal in cross-functional settings, engaging with senior and executive decision-makers.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (NLU or equivalent preferred).
• Bar Council membership preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in telecom, IT, or ITES sectors.
• Experience in international companies or law firms is highly valued.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and teamwork.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and discretion in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal technology tools is a plus.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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