Legal Advisor/Contract Specialist

Position details:

Job Opportunity: Legal Advisor/Contract Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time -

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Advisor/ Contract Specialist to provide strategic legal support across the company//'s global operations. This role involves advising on a wide range of legal matters, drafting and negotiating complex IT and ITES-related agreements, and ensuring compliance with employment and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies. The role requires providing legal advice and opinions on a host of issues pertaining to day-to-day operations of the company and its initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including: Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SOWs) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Confidentiality Agreements IT and ITES-related contracts Primarily, drafting, vetting, and negotiating various types of IT and ITES-related agreements, Non-disclosure/ Confidentiality agreements, Master Service Agreements and related agreements. Ensure contracts are compliant with applicable laws and aligned with business objectives.

Legal Advisory:

Provide timely and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on: Employment law and workplace matters Statutory and regulatory compliance across geographies Risk mitigation strategies The responsibility is to provide legal advice and opinions on a host of issues pertaining to day-to-day operations of the company and its initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.

Global Support:

Support business operations in North America, Europe, and LATAM regions. Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of topics including employment matters, statutory & regulatory compliance matters across geographies. Work closely with all functional groups. Stay updated on international legal developments and ensure compliance with local laws.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Independently interact with managers and leaders across all levels of the organization. Build strong relationships with internal teams to proactively address legal issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor//'s degree in Law (LLB); Master//'s degree (LLM) preferred.8+ years of relevant experience in corporate legal advisory, preferably in IT/ITES sectors. Strong understanding of international contract law and employment regulations. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across time zones.

Preferred Skills:

Experience working in a global legal team. Familiarity with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong business acumen.