Details of the Organization

They are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help their clients anticipate what’s next. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Persistent Systems is hiring for the position of Group Legal Counsel with 10-16 years of experience to join their office in Pune. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Group Legal Counsel
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 10-16 years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment
• We're looking for a highly experienced Group Legal Counsel to join our team in Pune. This role is crucial for managing a broad spectrum of commercial agreements and legal matters, ensuring our operations align with internal policies and global regulatory standards.
• What You'll Do
• As our Group Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Independently structure, draft, vet, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial service contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), consulting agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements, software license agreements, and software reseller agreements.
• Global Contracting: Lead contracting and negotiation efforts with extensive exposure to US and India markets, and preferably across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the African Continent.
• Compliance & Archiving: Ensure all negotiated contracts comply with internal policies and standards. Oversee the finalization of contracts, signature collection, and proper archiving within our contracts database.
• Dispute Resolution: Assess commercial disputes and claims, providing concise summaries to legal and business decision-makers.
• Litigation Management (Preferred): Manage litigation processes and effectively interact with insurance carriers, outside counsel, and opposing counsel.
• Internal Legal Support: Provide day-to-day legal support to internal functions such as HR, Admin, Finance, and Visa Cell.
• Training & Ad-Hoc Matters: Conduct training seminars for employees on legal topics and handle other legal matters as needed.

Eligibility

• Experience: Typically 10-16 years of relevant experience, with a strong background or basic knowledge in commercial service contracts.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent experience.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Proven ability to manage a team and ensure timely delivery of work within prescribed timelines.
• Problem-Solving: A cooperative and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight schedules.
• Work Ethic: Strong ability to work independently, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Communication: Fluent and effective communication skills in English.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Application and Registration Details

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