Details of the Organization

Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is changing the way humans engage with connected devices and data, engineering exceptional experiences throughout the home, at work, in the car and on the go. Synaptics is the partner of choice for the world’s most innovative intelligent system providers who are integrating multiple experiential technologies into platforms that make our digital lives more productive, insightful, secure and enjoyable.

Details of the Job/Internship

Synaptics is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join their Legal team in Bangalore, India. The Corporate Counsel will work with business leaders, other legal department staff, and outside counsel on contracting, regulatory, and other legal issues necessary to support the operational needs of the company. This position reports to Synaptics’ Assistant General Counsel, Asia Pacific.

Role and Responsibilities

Job Duties

• Review and negotiate a wide range of agreements related to Synaptics’ business and operations, which includes EDA tools and Software License Agreements, Purchase and Supply Agreements, Distributor Agreements, Development Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Contractor Agreements, and Facilities Agreements, etc. 
• Identify risks in the agreements and summarize agreement terms to other teams or management as needed
• Provide legal support for customer and supplier engagements
• Handle corporate governance matters for Synaptics’ subsidiaries in India, including all annual compliances required under Indian laws and some general corporate advisory on HR and employment matters for India
• Provide timely legal advice to other functions in Synaptics to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Provide legal support to liquidation, mergers and acquisitions, labor law issues, litigation, legal research, and other matters under the purview of the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel

Competencies

• Ability and desire to do hands-on legal work and proactively to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail and an ability to recognize and handle confidential information in a mature, professional, and completely confidential manner
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills and be a team player
• Desire to learn and the ability to understand business goals and commercial realities in a practical way
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a cross-functional and cross-cultural team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively balance multiple ongoing projects and tasks with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capability for project management, including detailed project monitoring and customer follow-through
• Self-motivated and directed

Eligibility

• Law degree from a recognized institution in India and active Bar admission in India
• 5 years of work experience in a law firm or a multinational in-house legal team
• Experience with Indian corporate governance and Indian employment matters
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Active Bar admission or study experience in U.S. is a plus
• Experience working in a foreign technology company (especially semiconductor industry), manufacturing or software company is a plus
• Experience working on software or source code licensing agreements is a plus
• No travel required

Salary/Stipend

The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India