Job Description

Line of Service Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level Senior Manager

& Summary A career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm's legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You'll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm's client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Department: Office of General Counsel

Location: Strong preference for candidates based out of Bangalore or Kolkata

Qualification: LLB is a must have. LLM is good to have

Experience: 10+ years

In this role, the individual will provide end to end legal support as a commercial contracts lawyer including procurement related contracts: reviewing and drafting contracts; advising internal clients on legal issues; coordinating with other stakeholders (e.g., Risk, E&C); and leading negotiations of legal terms.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:

• Possessing ability to identify legal issues, and implement and develop negotiation strategies to address legal issues in line with firm policies and general legal principles;
• Utilizing legal background and extensive knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, as well as the legal principles, liabilities and risks associated with the acquisition of products, services and technology;
• With a strong preference for (i) considerable experience at reputable law firm(s) and (ii) experience as in-house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company (or Indian multinational)
• Leading complex negotiations of legal terms, reviewing and drafting contract language, and coordinating the services of outside legal counsel when necessary as it pertains to supporting a commercial transaction;
• Managing multiple transactions simultaneously, cross border, and responding to tight timelines;
• Writing clear, unambiguous contract terms and coordinating complex written and verbal materials for a diverse audience of internal stakeholders and third party vendors; and,
• Communicating clearly and succinctly with all levels of staff across the legal department and within the firm.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date November 28, 2022