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Deadline Open Deadline

Location Ground,1st,2nd, 3rd and 4th Floor, RMZ Titanium, 135, HAL Old Airport Rd, Kodihalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017

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

Details of the Organization

FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction, and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail, and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 100 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency.

Details of the Job/Internship

FICO is hiring a Legal Counsel with experience of 5+ years to join their office in Bengaluru.

Our Offer to You

An inclusive culture strongly reflects our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers, and Earn the Respect of Others.
The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
Highly competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.

Role and Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and translate a variety of agreements (sales, service, subcontract, software, procurement, non-disclosure, HR, office lease, insurance) for assigned internal and external clients.
Review defined contract terms, limitation of liability, intellectual property indemnity, license grants, and warranty, revising accordingly consistent with FICO policies and procedures;
Support sales/business teams on opportunities including support of the RFP process and contract terms requiring approval.
Provide contract review coordination across businesses (product, services, finance) in support of clients.
Support department for contract template revisions, contract interpretation, and translation, as requested.
Protect FICO from unnecessary contract liabilities, damages, and penalties.
Identify red flag risk areas, working with the business team to seek appropriate approvals.
Advise the company on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies and procedures in line with local and international regulations (e.g., DPDP Act, anti-bribery laws, financial regulations).
Provide guidance and education to employees on compliance policies and legal issues, fostering a culture of compliance across the organization.
Maintain relationships with relevant regulatory bodies and stay informed on regulatory developments.

Eligibility

Juris Doctor degree, or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. Active license to practice law in India or other Commonwealth jurisdictions.
Experience in software licensing, preferably in a corporate legal department.
Strong analytical and contract formation, preparation, drafting, review, management and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify key risk and policy issues in any transactional situation/opportunity.
Basic understanding of United States software intellectual property law and practices, along with accounting regulations (e.g., GAAP rules).
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and projects.
High ethical standards with a commitment to upholding legal and regulatory requirements.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
At least 5+ years of qualification Experience (practice and in-house).