Job Description

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose - the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people - we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AIInviting applications for the role of Senior Manager- Legal CounselIn this role, you need to partner with the internal stakeholders and department for ensuring compliance to applicable laws for Genpact including but not limiting to telecom law, data privacy, labor laws like PF, Shops and Commercial Establishments, CLRA, etcRole description

• Working on the licensing/ permission/ authorization requirements as applicable under various regulations.
• Draft/ review various types of contracts (like Master Services Agreement, Statement of Works (SOWs), Term Sheets, Amendments, Change Orders and Master Terms of Conditions (MTC)) in relation to procurement, customer and/or any other engagements entered into by the company.
• Build the compliance framework in relation to new laws/ guidelines like Digital Data Protection Act, Telecommunication Act and OSP guidelines, etc.; coordinate development of compliance agenda; sponsor and support compliance initiatives.
• Assess scope of work, business processes, workflows, information exchanges, service levels, commercial and legal aspects of the contract for potential exposure to liability risks arising from use of proprietary data, trademarks, IP, data protection and non-standard terms and conditions
• Working closely with the larger privacy office in the organization towards privacy impact assessments, audits, compliance requirements, etc. for engagements with customers, other service providers including SaaS tools, AI tools, etc.
• Provide legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracts including but not limited to operations, employee matters, corporate governance, litigation and customer disputes.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to resolve all legal issues and mitigate liability risks
• Build awareness of legal risk exposures / prepare and disseminate legal risk exposure mitigation policies and procedures, including standardization of agreements etc.
• Conduct legal audits of various functions to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures and participate as subject matter expert for audits conducted by customer, regulatory authorities, etc.

Responsibilities

• To review and negotiate contractual documentation as an independent contributor
• To provide required advise to internal partners.
• To build relationship with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies

Qualifications we seek in you:
Minimum education qualifications

• Law Degree from a Premium Law School of India
• Prior experience of telecom regulations and data privacy as applicable to IT/ITeS industry
• Experience of ensuring regulatory compliance for India region

Preferred qualifications/Skills

• Experience of IT/ITeS Sector
• Ability to adapt to the changing legal landscape and assessment of risks
• Experience in Contract drafting and negotiating. Ability to handle commercial transactions and other applicable areas of law
• Prior experience of working with leading corporate law firm, corporate clients (external or internal)
• Good knowledge of Indian laws and international commercial laws
• Having in-depth knowledge of Indian legal system
• Should have a good grasp of commercial laws, regulations and legal concepts, policies and procedures related to IT/ITEeS.
• Relevant legal experience combining corporate and private law settings including considerable experience with matters pertaining to commercial transactions, litigation management, compliance and general corporate law matters.
• Established ability to influence actions without direct leadership responsibility for teams or processes with a validated ability to establish relationships within a matrixed environment (both cross-functionally and cross-business)
• Consistent track record to lead and execute effectively at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal - with a proven ability to communicate to all "customers" internally and externally to the business
• Proven track record to think and lead on a strategic level within organization
• Demonstrated track record of investigating and resolving sophisticated compliance issues
• Solid understanding on a wide range of legal subjects, ability to build on this knowledge, spot issues and bring in specialists as needed
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize and plan, coordinate and execute on assignments, peer manage relations with colleagues of fields
• Outstanding analytical ability, creativity and judgment in resolving legal issues

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.
Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,\' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.

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