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Drip Capital

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 About Drip Capital:
 
 
 
 We are a US-based fintech company revolutionizing global trade for SMEs. At Drip Capital, we&rsquo;re redefining the future of trade finance and facilitation, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to scale internationally with ease.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Location :
 
 Chakala, Andheri East - Mumbai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 
 We are seeking experienced and motivated legal professionals to join our in house Legal team. Applications are welcome for both
 
 Legal Associates
 
 and
 
 Legal Manager
 
 levels. We will review your profile and experience to determine the role that best fits you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities :
 
 
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 Conduct legal research, analysis, and stay updated on regulatory changes.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents.
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 Prepare compliance checklists and maintain proper documentation and records.
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 Provide legal support on corporate actions such as M&amp;A, corporate finance, capital markets, and general corporate matters.
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 Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, implementing necessary changes across the organization.
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 Support business teams with day-to-day legal queries and provide timely advice.
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 Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation and templating of legal documents.
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 Lead, mentor, and manage junior legal staff (for Legal Manager).
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 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 2 - 6 years of Post qualification experience
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 Relevant experience in corporate law
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 Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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Corporate Legal Counsel

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

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 Job Title
 
 
 
 Assistant Manager &ndash; Legal (Associate Regional Counsel)
 
 
 
 Qualification
 
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 LLB / LLM
 
 from a recognized university
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 Experience
 
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 6&ndash;10 years
 
 of total legal experience
 
 (mandatory)
 
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 Minimum 1 year
 
 of hands-on
 
 court experience
 
 
 (mandatory)
 
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 Minimum 4 years
 
 of
 
 corporate legal experience
 
 
 (mandatory)
 
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 Prior experience in the
 
 retail industry
 
 
 (mandatory)
 
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 Strong experience in
 
 property-related legal agreements
 
 
 (mandatory)
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Handle
 
 property legal matters
 
 , including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
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 Lease deeds
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 Leave &amp; License agreements
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 Sale deeds, MOUs, amendments, and renewals
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 Manage
 
 litigation and court matters
 
 , including coordination with external counsels, case tracking, filings, and follow-ups
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 Provide
 
 legal advisory support
 
 to business teams on day-to-day corporate and operational matters
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 Draft, review, and negotiate
 
 corporate contracts
 
 , vendor agreements, NDAs, and commercial agreements
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 Ensure
 
 compliance with applicable laws
 
 and internal legal policies
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 Support regional legal requirements and act as a
 
 legal SPOC
 
 for internal stakeholders
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 Assist in risk assessment and mitigation for property and retail operations
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 </ul>
 
 Mandatory Skill Set
 
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 property laws and real estate documentation
 
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 Experience handling
 
 both corporate legal work and court matters
 
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 Exposure to
 
 retail industry legal operations
 
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 Ability to work closely with business, finance, and operations teams
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 Good drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
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 Good to Have
 
 <ul>
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 Experience in
 
 fashion or lifestyle retail
 
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 Strong
 
 mix of corporate and litigation exposure
 
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 Prior experience supporting
 
 regional or multi-location retail operations
 
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 </ul>
 
 
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Assistant Manager - Legal - Associate Regional Counsel

Aquis Search

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 Aquis Search is conducting a confidential search for a
 
 Commercial &amp; Technology Contracts Counsel
 
 to join the legal team of a leading global financial services organization based in Mumbai.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is suited for a lawyer with strong technical grounding in commercial and technology contracting, combined with practical in-house experience supporting business stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirement:
 
 
 
 Candidates must have:
 
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 5&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience
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 Prior experience with a leading law firm working on technology contracts.
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 Subsequent in-house experience in a commercial or technology-focused role
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 Proven exposure to drafting and negotiating complex technology, SaaS, IT, and commercial agreements
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Candidates without both law firm and in-house experience will not be considered.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial contracts
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 Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk and mitigation
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 Support broader in-house legal matters, including privacy, corporate, and employment issues, as required
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 Partner with business teams to provide pragmatic legal solutions
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 Profile Sought
 
 
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 Strong technical and commercial acumen
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 Detail-oriented and methodical approach
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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 Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on aditisidana@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat.
 
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Legal Counsel - Technology

JPMorganChase

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are looking for a highly motivated, independent thinking individual to join our global team.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 As a Legal Counsel Corporate and Investment Bank Payments Associate within the Corporate and Investment Bank Payments team, you will work across multiple countries and its principal activities include providing (i) cash &amp; liquidity management and new technology products and services such as stable coin, digital assets and virtual accounts, (ii) merchant acquiring and allied services, and (iii) trade and working capital solutions such as (a) core trade (letters of credit, guarantees/SBLCs) facilities and services, (b) structured trade, receivables purchases and supply chain finance facilities, and (c) trade facilities such as draft discounting, loans and export credit agency backed long-term lending; to local and multi-national corporations, bank and non-bank financial institutions, and government bodies.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Providing legal support and advice to the Payments businesses across all APAC and EMEA jurisdictions on a wide range of client-related transactional matters including reviewing, negotiating, drafting and finalizing contracts with the Bank&rsquo;s borrowers, customers and partner banks;
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 Liaising and coordinating with local, regional and global legal colleagues, and functional and business partners on legal issues including cross-border and cross-business activities and projects;
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 Instructing and working with outside counsel; and
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 Contributing to projects that improve operational processes to increase the efficiency and scalability of legal support.
 
 
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 Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
 
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer with minimum 4 years of post-qualification legal experience.
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 Experience in cash management, liquidity, e-commerce, financial market infrastructure, credit transactions, supply chain finance, factoring, receivables purchase, ICC Uniform Practices and/or merchant acquiring;
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 Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills;
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 Ability to communicate well and work in a cross-functional, cross-jurisdiction team to achieve common goals; and able to prioritize and respond to business needs and goals
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world&rsquo;s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
 
 
 We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants&rsquo; and employees&rsquo; religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we&rsquo;re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
 
 
 With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.
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Legal Counsel - Corporate & Investment Bank – Payments Associate

upGrad

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia&rsquo;s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees, study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. Through its B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. With 10M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+ global university partners, 2,500+ pathway connections, and 20,000+ recruitment partners, upGrad continues to empower careers worldwide. Learn more at www.upgrad.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a senior legal professional to lead our in-house legal function across multiple business verticals. This role will drive commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and dispute management while acting as a strategic advisor to business teams. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-first mindset in a fast-paced, digital-first environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strategic Legal Partnering:
 
 Act as a trusted advisor to business teams, providing practical legal solutions aligned with commercial objectives.
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 Commercial Strategy &amp; Execution:
 
 Lead complex contract structuring, negotiations, and closures across B2C, B2B, university partnerships, SaaS, and vendor arrangements.
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 Risk &amp; Compliance Leadership:
 
 Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks and implement mitigation frameworks across consumer, digital, and education laws.
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 IP Strategy Oversight:
 
 Guide IP protection, licensing, and risk management for content, platforms, and branding initiatives.
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 Real Estate Advisory:
 
 Support leasing and property strategy with legally sound structures and compliance guidance.
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 Dispute &amp; Pre-Litigation Management:
 
 Drive dispute resolution strategy, oversee legal notices, and manage external counsel engagements.
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 Team Leadership:
 
 Manage and mentor the in-house legal team, setting consistent standards and acting as the escalation point for complex matters.
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 Governance &amp; Process Excellence:
 
 Strengthen legal policies, contract standards, and governance practices across functions.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 10+ years of relevant legal experience in law firms and/or in-house roles
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 Strong expertise in commercial contracts, negotiations, and regulatory compliance
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 Sound knowledge of IP, consumer protection, and property laws
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 Experience managing disputes and pre-litigation matters
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 Background in education, technology, SaaS, or digital businesses preferred
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 Strong stakeholder management with a pragmatic business mindset
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
 
 
 
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Director Legal

Worley

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 We deliver the world&rsquo;s most complex projects
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 Work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team
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 Enjoy a varied &amp; challenging role
 
 
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 Building on our past. Ready for the future
 
 
 
 Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
 
 
 Right now, we&rsquo;re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
 
 
 We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Legal Counsel II with Worley,
 
 
 you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc.
 
 
 
 Role Overview:-
 
 
 
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 The Legal Counsel will be an Entry level lawyer with 3&ndash;6 years of post-qualification experience, supporting the EMEA Legal team in delivering high-quality legal services across proposals, project execution, and strategic initiatives. This role is designed for professionals ready to take ownership of complex contract reviews, negotiations, and advisory work, while contributing to the development of AI-enhanced legal tools.
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 The successful candidate will be comfortable working with in-house and external counsel, as well as cross-functional business teams, on a variety of legal matters. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 3 years of experience in engineering contracts and related commercial agreements within the EMEA region. This role is based in or around Mumbai, India.
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 To provide legal services and support to Worley group companies, ensuring their legal needs, obligations, and rights are protected and serviced.
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 Experience in EMEA, including the UK, is preferred.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities :-
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts, joint venture/teaming arrangements, alliances, and corporate structures to minimize external legal spend and facilitate Worley&rsquo;s ability to secure work.
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 Draft and negotiate confidentiality undertakings, parent company guarantees, and bank guarantees.
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 Advise on a broad range of legal and commercial issues, including risk assessment, governance, and compliance.
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 Support project teams during both opportunity and execution phases, including change management and dispute resolution.
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 Contribute to the development and refinement of AI based legal tools, templates, and training materials.
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 Informally mentor junior legal team members and share knowledge across the team.
 
 
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 Standard Competencies:-
 
 
 
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 Understands and consistently demonstrate and uphold Worley&rsquo;s Values in all day-to-day work and interactions.
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 Understands Worley&rsquo;s vision and purpose, translates it into team goals and objectives, and gains team commitment.
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 Demonstrates commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
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 Makes sound decisions and manages stakeholders effectively in changing business conditions.
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 Negotiates successful outcomes that achieve objectives and gain stakeholder support.
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 Proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-focused.
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 Strong internal and external customer focus.
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 Effectively manages change and supports others in adapting.
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 Trusted and consistent in honoring commitments.
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 Identifies issues and opportunities, develops solutions, and seeks assistance when needed.
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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 Capable of delivering presentations and training sessions.
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 Demonstrates initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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 Able to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
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 Works effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and shares knowledge.
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 Demonstrates competence and adaptability in using legal technology tools and AI-enabled systems to enhance legal service delivery.
 
 
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 Decision Making:
 
 Makes decisions on clearly defined, routine legal matters under supervision; escalates all non-standard or high-risk issues.
 
 
 
 Supervision Received:
 
 Works under supervision of AGC or SACG; receives frequent feedback and direction to support ongoing development.
 
 
 
 Communication:
 
 Communicates legal advice to internal teams in writing and verbally, with support from senior lawyers.
 
 
 
 Systems, Processes &amp; Tools:
 
 Supports the use and maintenance of legal tools and templates.
 
 
 
 Strategic Impact and Leadership:
 
 Contributes to team objectives; focuses on personal development.
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:
 
 
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 Qualified legal practitioner with an LLB degree; admitted as a Solicitor/Attorney.
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 3&ndash;6 years post-graduation experience, ideally a mix of private practice and in-house corporate law.
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 Strong background in commercial and contract law, particularly in engineering or similar services.
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 Familiarity with laws across EMEA is preferred.
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 Experience with legal systems, technology tools, and AI is an advantage.
 
 
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 Moving forward together
 
 
 
 We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
 
 
 And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
 
 
 Whatever your ambition, there&rsquo;s a path for you here. And there&rsquo;s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
 
 
 Worley takes personal data protection seriously and respects EU and local data protection laws. You can read our full Recruitment Privacy Notice Here.
 
 
 Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Worley.
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Counsel

Vahura

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 Our client, a leading financial services company in Mumbai is looking to hire a legal professional with 10+ years of experience in interacting with RBI, drafting, reviewing and negotiation Tech contracts, international contracts, and cross border agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Interested professionals are encouraged to share their resume with me on stuti@vahura.com for a detailed discussion.
 
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Senior Legal Counsel

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