Job Description

The Regional Legal Affairs & Compliance Attorney will be located in India, reporting to the Elliott Ebara Turbomachinery India Private Limited service center location in Bengaluru, and is a mid-level position. This role will support Legal and Compliance matters regionally within India for the Elliott Risk Management Department. The Regional Legal Affairs & Compliance Attorney will partner in the strategic analysis and management of Elliott legal and compliance matters worldwide, with the goal of forging pathways toward corporate governance, risk mitigation and commercial resolution. This position will report directly to the Legal Manager, Corporate and Regional Affairs (Legal and Compliance) and will coordinate in the efforts of the Elliott Risk Management Department to effectively service Elliott internal clients, i.e. Executives, Finance, Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources, with a focus on operations in India. As the Company continues its global expansion and growth, the Regional Legal Affairs & Compliance Attorney will function to advance and fulfill strategic business goals through creative analysis, innovation, corporate management, governance and conflict resolution. BACKGROUND and EXPERIENCE Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor of Law degree (received under either a three or five year program) from a reputed university recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Bar Council of India or a lawyer that has received a foreign qualification in law which has been duly recognized by the Bar Council of India; Minimum Licensures: Has the right to practice in the Legal profession in accordance with the Indian Advocates Act, 1961 and under the regulations issued by the Bar Council of India (without any breaks); Minimum professional work experience requirement: Minimum 4 years of corporate governance, contracts and/or regulatory and compliance experience with a law firm - experience with manufacturing clients is preferred; Candidate must be a team player and must be able to multi-task and manage various types of legal issues; This position requires development and implementation of creative commercial and business solutions for complex circumstances in a global environment; Excellent research, writing and communication skills are essential to effectively perform the functions of this position; The individual must be fluent in English, able to speak in a persuasive, confident and effective manner, and to present recommendations in a succinct and concise manner; The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Knowledge and experience with Gmail and Lotus Notes is preferred; Preferred candidate will possess: A positive outlook and approach with problem solving; Capacity to think strategically to identify issues and develop long-term solutions; Strong orientation towards commercial resolutions; Be a self-starter; Have the ability to coordinate the efforts of others; Have attention to detail and passion for efficiency are critical to this role. A writing sample is required to be provided with the candidate\'s application for employment. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES The specific responsibilities shown here are in descending order. Since this position functions in an atmosphere of multiple changing priorities, the least important duties may become the most important duties at any given time. As the Elliott Risk Management Department provides support to Company operations worldwide, the position requires sound critical thinking and analytical ability, as well as good interpersonal and problem solving skills, and a clear appreciation and focus on the importance of facilitating operational goals and mitigating commercial, legal and compliance risks. It requires a background in corporate governance, compliance and regulatory analysis, and an understanding of business and contracts. This position requires the individual to be well-organized, able to multi-task, and to respond to requests in a timely manner in order to address tight deadlines. The individual needs to be flexible, with an ability to prioritize, as the demands of each day can vary greatly. Planning is an essential/key element in every aspect of this job function. The specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist in ensuring that Elliott and its subsidiaries observe their legal obligations and appropriately document their structure and actions by maintaining corporate records, commercial registry and business license documentation, both regionally and globally. Contract review and drafting of purchasing, sales, commercial real estate and confidentiality agreements and interface with Company personnel. Interface with local counsel, both regionally and globally, to formulate strategic analysis and planning of the defense of Elliott in anticipated or current litigation. Support the Company with employment and Human Resources matters. Gain an understanding and working knowledge of the Company equipment and products to support the legal and compliance functions. Support Company compliance matters, both regionally and globally, in relation to the management of sales representatives, sanctions screenings, trainings, investigations, regional compliance documentation, including Integrity Pacts and the like; Present important legal and compliance developments to the Company. Ensure that appropriate legal and compliance support functions are provided in a cost-effective and timely manner. Maintenance professional license and skills by regular participation in continuing education and seminars and by reading professional materials; and Other matters as requested to support the Elliott Risk Management Department on a daily basis. Base Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India Work Schedule: Full Time, 5 days per week from Office. The world turns to Elliott. Customers throughout the world choose Elliott for the design, manufacture and service of their critical rotating equipment. Elliott\'s global service network routinely installs, overhauls, repairs, upgrades and rerates machines from any manufacturer. Customers everywhere turn to Elliott for precision engineering, extraordinary reliability and unparalleled service.

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