Job Description

Role Purpose: The position is responsible for leading the legal function across multiple geographies (APAC, India, EMEA, USA, and others) providing strategic legal guidance to support global busines

Role Purpose:
The position is responsible for leading the legal function across multiple geographies (APAC, India, EMEA, USA, and others) providing strategic legal guidance to support global business operations. This includes overseeing a regional legal team, driving compliance, mitigating legal and business risks and managing complex commercial agreements to ensure seamless business execution.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Legal Strategy & Governance
o Formulate and execute legal strategies aligned with organizational goals across global regions.
o Advise GEO leaders on legal risks, compliance considerations, and contractual obligations.
2.Business Agreement Review & Negotiation
o Draft, review, and negotiate a wide spectrum of contracts, including:
EULA (End User License Agreements)
MSA (Master Service Agreements)
ATS (Application Testing Services Agreements)
AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts)
License and Evaluation Agreements
RFPs and related annexures
o Ensure all agreements comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and risk management standards.

3.Business Legal Support
o Address business queries related to contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.
o Provide legal opinions on new business initiatives, partnerships, and strategic programs.
4.Due Diligence & Compliance
o Support the business team in completing Customer Due Diligence, onboarding checks, and risk assessments.
5.Litigation & Notices
o Draft and respond to legal notices, manage disputes, and liaise with external counsel on litigation and arbitration matters.
6.Team Leadership
o Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of legal professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous capability enhancement.
Key Skills & Competencies:
o Strong command of contract law, commercial agreements, and international compliance frameworks.
o Proven experience with EULA, MSA, ATS, AMC, and License Agreements.
o Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
o Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional legal matters and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
o Demonstrated leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
Qualifications & Experience:
o Education: LLB/LLM from a reputed and recognized institution.
o Experience: 12-15 years of experience in Business Legal roles, preferably with exposure to multi-region operations across APAC, EMEA, and the USA.
o Demonstrated expertise in managing complex commercial agreements, overseeing the contract lifecycle, and leading end-to-end dispute resolution processes.