Details of the Organization

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc.—one of the top 20 financial institutions in the United States—is headquartered in Bengaluru. Leveraging over 125 years of strength and stability, their India-based teams play a critical role in driving value and managing risk across the organization.

Details of the Job/Internship

First Citizens India is hiring for the position of Legal Director with 12-15 years of experience to join their office in Bengaluru. 

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Governance

• Serve as the chief legal advisor to the India GCC leadership team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s global legal strategy.
• Provide clear and actionable legal guidance on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the business.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory changes, advising on associated risks and compliance measures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal business units to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Coordinate with global legal teams to ensure consistency in legal frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective legal support.
• Represent the India legal function in leadership forums and contribute to key strategic decisions.

Employment Law & HR Legal Support

• Advise HR and leadership teams on employment law, labor compliance, and workplace regulations.
• Support employee relations, including disciplinary matters, terminations, internal investigations, and restructuring efforts.
• Assist in shaping workplace policies to ensure legal compliance and organizational integrity.

Contracts Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of contracts, including vendor agreements, service-level arrangements, and MOUs.
• Provide legal oversight on outsourcing, technology transactions, and third-party engagements.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Oversee and manage pre-litigation issues, disputes, and external investigations involving the India GCC.
• Engage with external counsel to develop and execute strategies for litigation and conflict resolution.

Intellectual Property & Technology Law

• Protect the organization’s IP assets, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary technologies.
• Provide legal insights on innovation, licensing, tech development, and data-related risks.

Eligibility

• Education: LLB from a reputable law school; certifications in corporate or technology law are advantageous.
• Experience: 12–15+ years of experience in legal advisory roles with deep knowledge of corporate, labor, and commercial law.
• Demonstrated experience working within Global Capability Centers (GCCs), financial services, IT, or technology sectors.
• Strong track record in contract negotiation, cross-border legal compliance, and dispute resolution.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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