Details of the Organization

At Mitsogo, they are transforming the way businesses manage and secure their devices. Since their establishment, more than a decade ago, they’ve been at the forefront of delivering innovative mobility solutions that bridge the gap between enterprise needs and cutting-edge technology.

Details of the Job/Internship

Mitsogo is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Manager with 8 to 13 years of experience to join them at their office in Chennai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s legal strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Oversee and advise on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with local and international legal standards, including corporate law, securities law, and regulatory obligations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and SaaS agreements.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and risks are mitigated.
• Lead the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct due diligence, manage transaction structuring, and oversee legal documentation for corporate transactions.
• Oversee the protection of intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Advise on IP strategy and ensure the company’s IP rights are properly protected and enforced.
• Ensure the company’s operations are in full compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Lead the company’s efforts to mitigate legal risks, including potential litigation, regulatory investigations, and disputes.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of corporate litigation, including disputes with customers, vendors, partners, and employees.
• Work with external counsel to handle litigation and ensure a favorable outcome for the company.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel to the executive leadership team on a broad range of business and legal matters.
• Represent the company in legal negotiations, and meetings with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team of in-house lawyers and legal professionals, ensuring the team is well-equipped to handle day-to-day legal functions.
• Build a high-performing legal team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure that all legal documentation is appropriately executed, stored, and maintained.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company, and implement necessary compliance protocols.

Eligibility

• LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.
• Additional qualifications (LLM, Company Secretary, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Minimum 8-13 years of experience in a corporate legal role, ideally with experience in technology or SaaS businesses.
• Proven track record of leading corporate legal functions, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, M&A, and intellectual property.
• Experience working in a leadership position, with a demonstrated ability to manage a legal team.
• Strong experience in handling complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions, especially in India and other global markets.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

City

Chennai

Address

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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