Lawsikho

Deadline Open Deadline

Location 110, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, 001, Maulana Azad Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

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

Details of the Organization

Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry an Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It hosts teams working with various government initiatives such as make in India, startup India, AGNii and PMG.

Details of the Job/Internship

Invest India is hiring a Legal Specialist with experience of 6 to 8 years to join their office in New Delhi.

Role and Responsibilities

Contract Management, Litigation & Legal Advisory:

To review draft & negotiate all contracts/ MOU's entered by the company with vendors, suppliers, service providers, government, international bodies etc. ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
Draft Legal notices, replies, letters/communication and handle litigation/ pre litigation matters effectively.
To provide professional legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate law, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, IPR etc.
To provide and set strategic direction, oversee various legal regulatory and government affairs related matters and be accountable for compliance in all areas of laws and have preventive measures in place.
Conduct legal reaserch and analysis to ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations across various jurisdictions.
Maintain a centralised contact repository and implement process for efficient contract management.

Data Protection:

Setting up data protection frame work. Supporting, guiding and directing the privacy and data protection compliance of personal data across the organization.

Trade:

Advising on aspects of FDI and Trade. Understand the trade agreements or treaties between home country and other countries that may impact trade promotion activities. This includes preferential trade agreements, free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. This includes assisting relevant business line with performing due delegance and drafting.
Review trade documentation and procedures to identify and mitigate compliance risk.
Stay updated on changes in trade laws and regulations and communicate potential impacts to relevant stakeholders.

Miscellaneous:

To create SOP's, develop and have training programs for non-legal functions on contracts, intellectual property, confidentiality, marketing law issues etc... where necessary.
To conduct legal reaserch, monitor local legal developments in countries of operation, and assess their impact on the organization and it's operations, proactively identify legal risks and provide recommendations for due compliance.

Eligibility

LL.B/LL.M from a university recognised in India.
At least 6-8 year's experience in the practice of law, combination of law firm and in-house council experience will be a plus.
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both legal and non legal stakeholders.
Collaborate with effectively with cross functional teams and external partners in diverse cultural settings.
Highest ethical standards, promote ethical behaviour and high professional integrity.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to think strategically, take strategic risks and make dough decisions.