Details of the Organization

Cyient delivers intelligent engineering solutions across products, plants, and networks for over 300 global customers, including 30% of the top 100 global innovators. As a company, Cyient is committed to designing a culturally inclusive, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable tomorrow together with our stakeholders.

Details of the Job/Internship

Cyient is hiring for the position of Head of Legal with 12-15 years of experience to join their offices in Hyderabad and Mysore. 

Role and Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal Support

• Lead and manage a broad range of general corporate legal matters, including cross-border commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including vendor, partnership, service, and reseller contracts.
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, from due diligence to post-closing integration.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Collaborate with the global compliance team to implement and enforce policies and procedures, particularly around Export Control and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze legal and commercial risks, offering practical, business-aligned legal advice.
• Develop and maintain internal policies that align with legal best practices.

Employment & Litigation

• Advise on employment and HR matters, including employee relations, contracts, and labor law compliance.
• Handle and manage disputes and litigation, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.
• Oversee the company’s dispute resolution strategy, ensuring protection of business interests.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a small legal team, guiding them on contract reviews, RFP responses, and legal strategy.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, HR, Finance, Risk, and IT Security.
• Promote a solution-oriented, commercially aware legal culture across the business.

Eligibility

• LLB (LLM or additional qualifications are a plus).
• 12–15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles, preferably with exposure to electronics manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, compliance management, employment law, and M&A.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external counsel and drive legal strategy independently.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring legal teams is essential.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Hyderabad / Mysore

Application and Registration Details

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