Job Description

SUMMARY

The legal executive will be responsible for imparting their research and conceptual skills in preparing legal documents, vetting them, and maintaining compliance. While doing so, he/she shall maintain a clear and open channel of communication and support the organization in all legal activities.

ABOUT US

The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) is an independent nonprofit institute developing AI-based solutions for underserved communities in developing countries.

We work with over 40 partners including key government agencies, international development organizations, NGOs, and research organizations to identify real-world challenges and create and deploy innovative AI solutions to reach intended users and beneficiaries - with the objective of creating sustainable, scalable impact.

Our projects are supported by leading philanthropies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Google.org. Our accolades include winning the Google AI Impact Challenge (one among 20 out of 2600 competitors globally) as well as multiple awards at the 2021 Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Our current portfolio of initiatives spans tuberculosis, maternal, newborn and child health, Covid-19, and cotton farming.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft agreements including NDAs, grant/subgrant agreements, software/IP Licensing agreements, research/clinical trial agreement, purchase/work agreements, etc
• Will review and negotiate agreements with vendors and other third parties
• Represent the legal department both externally with vendors and internally with other lines of the business
• Support risk management and litigation initiatives as requested
• Management of the company\'s electronic contract database and management system

• Must have 1-4 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial especially IP related agreements.
• Should have LLB degree
• Procurement related degree/diploma strongly preferred
• Experience from research/pharmaceutical industry would be desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Wadhwani AI