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Nothing

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 About Nothing
 
 
 
 Nothing exists to make tech feel exciting again.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building a different kind of technology company, one that puts design, emotion, and human creativity at the heart of everything we do. From the way our products look and feel to how we communicate and show up in culture, we believe technology should make you feel something.
 
 
 Founded in London in 2020, we&rsquo;ve grown from idea to global challenger in just a few years. Backed by GV (Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, and C Ventures, and investors like Tony Fadell (iPod), Casey Neistat, and Kevin Lin (Twitch), we&rsquo;re now sold in 40+ markets with millions of users worldwide.
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 The Role:
 
 
 As part of our continuing and rapid expansion, we are now looking for a seasoned Legal Counsel, in an Independent Contributor role, to join our team in Gurgaon, India. You will be responsible for providing end to end legal support on a wide variety of commercial, operational, governance and regulatory issues. You will also provide strategic advice to the senior leadership team and contribute to drive forward Nothing&rsquo;s business development and growth strategy.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Review, draft, negotiate and manage various business agreements including, but not limited to, Distribution Agreements, Purchase Agreements, Marketing Agreements, MSA, etc.
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 Advise on a range of general corporate matters, including, FDI, customs, brand authorizations, IP/trademark violations, etc.
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 Support various compliance matters, including corporate secretary, product compliance, environmental compliance, labor, consumer protection etc.
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 Work along with Global legal teams and other business teams on various issues affecting the Company.
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 Provide accurate, timely and pragmatic legal advice and ensure the team is aligned with business strategy and objectives.
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 Engage relevant external counsels as and when required and blend together the advice and inputs from external counsel with in-house advice, to offer cost-effective and solutions-oriented outcomes for the business.
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 Ensure record keeping of all the legal documents.
 
 
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 What We Are Looking For
 
 
 
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 10+yrs of post qualification legal experience. Smartphone or consumer tech industry experience is a plus. CS qualification is desirable, not mandatory.
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 Qualified in India.
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 Excellent academic and leading law firm credentials. International work experience or education is a bonus though not a prerequisite.
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 Past experience in a start-up environment is desirable.
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 Self-starter and ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.
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 Ability to identify relevant business and legal issues proactively, define and assess the materiality of risks, find creative solutions to maintain business momentum.
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 Excellent communication skills, strong command over English, both written and verbal.
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 Skill and ability to identify risks, propose solutions, and explain complex legal issues and requirements to a range of internal and external audiences.
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 The ability to prioritize conflicting demands and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced scale-up environment.
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 The ability to behave professionally and appropriately, and to work as a team.
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 Last but not least, enjoy the hustle of a startup with the impact of a global business.
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Senior Legal Counsel

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 ZS
 
 is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by
 
 bringing together data, science, technology
 
 and
 
 human ingenuity
 
 to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you&rsquo;ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a
 
 client-first mentality
 
 to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS
 
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law
 
 
 
 The
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 will serve as critical team member of our in-house legal team. This role is a part of the global legal team as well as providing advice to India based internal stakeholders. As an attorney at ZS, you are expected work independently as well as collaborate with other legal team members.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do:
 
 
 
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 Provide in-house legal advice in India on topics including corporate matters, employment law issues, statutory regulations, labor laws etc.
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 Ensure all legal compliance is adhered in all locations ZS is operating in India and East Asia. Drafting and reviewing policies, guidelines and/ or SOPs relating to employment law
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 Drafting and reviewing employee related documents like Offer Letters, Employment Contracts, Departure letter and Separation and Release Agreements. Employment handbook
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 Manage POSH compliances and advice as may be required
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 Evaluate and minimizes legal risk to the corporation regarding compliance with India laws and other countries in East Asia Consult and advice on various issues related to labor and employment laws in India, Singapore and Japan
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 In-house advisor to ZS&rsquo;s payroll and HR teams on any employee or employment law matters
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 Leads Employment related discussions with stakeholders in India
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 Prepares content and data to review with leadership, identifying new changes in employment laws as may be relevant for ZS business
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 Develop, and improve the firm's employment related processes in alignment with policies, applicable employment law
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 Work on employee data breach issues with IT team
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 Drafting and vetting of Agreements with ZS vendors and managing compliance concerns for contractors
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 Develops and manages training regarding best practices, implementation of methods for the resolution of employment-related concern
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 Assist HR Business Partners with employee concerns, counseling, and investigations.
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 Participate and influence the decision-making process with various stakeholders.
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 Respond to and counsel internal stakeholders on employment risks related to specific scenarios as they arise and may affect day-to-day business operations
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 Stay abreast of legal developments and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies
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 Draft, review, revise and negotiate legal agreements
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 Partner with external counsels, consultants on employment law issues and compliances
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 Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues
 
 
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 What You'll Bring:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required (advanced degree is a plus)
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 7+ years relevant work experience, preferably in a multinational/global professional services setting
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 Strong oral and written communication skills
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 Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
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 High level of accuracy and trust
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 Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information
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 Capability to manage multiple cases, independently prioritize and make sound decisions quickly
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 Demonstrated ability to establish strong and trusting relationships with internal stakeholders like, Finance, HR business partners and business leaders
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 Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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 Experience in employment law
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 Experience advising MNCs operating in east Asia would be a plus
 
 
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 How you&rsquo;ll grow:
 
 
 
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 Cross-functional skills development &amp; custom learning pathways
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 Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
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 Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
 
 
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 Hybrid working model:
 
 
 
 ZS is committed to a
 
 Flexible and Connected
 
 way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
 
 
 
 Perks &amp; Benefits:
 
 
 
 ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
 
 
 We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
 
 
 
 Travel:
 
 
 
 Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
 
 
 
 Considering applying?
 
 
 
 At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems&mdash;the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
 
 
 ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
 
 
 To complete your application:
 
 
 Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
 
 
 NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
 
 
 Find Out More At:
 
 
 www.zs.com
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DIAGEO India

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Title
 
 
 :
 
 Legal Counsel- Specialist (Litigation)
 
 
 
 About The Function
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re legal experts, understanding the complex laws that surround our business and our much-loved brands. Our Legal team are responsible for a range of legal challenges, from Corporate and Intellectual Property to Merger &amp; Acquisitions and Compliance.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re always seeking new and creative ways to take on the evolving challenges that today&rsquo;s commercial world presents. Our talented colleagues around the world are not just outstanding lawyers but also brilliant communicators and advisors. Whatever your skill as a lawyer, your distinct and valuable perspective will be celebrated and nurtured in our inclusive culture.
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager&ndash;Litigation has the responsibility for handling Diageo India&rsquo;s (USL) disputes / litigation. The person will be responsible for formulating a strategy for active case management and for the management of litigation as well as arbitration matters in an effective manner, to mitigate risk for USL, and to maximise value and resources. This includes engagement with external counsel to drive productivity and reviewing the merits of existing and legacy matters and charting the best approach whether to settle or proceed with litigation.
 
 
 
 Desirable Qualification &amp; Work Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum 8 years&rsquo; Post Qualification Experience (PQE) from a reputed law school or university in India.
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 Admitted to practice law in India.
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 Experience in the litigation department of a law firm or a reputed corporate (preferably in the FMCG/ manufacturing sector) is essential.
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 Knowledge of Indian excise/ tax legislations will be an added advantage.
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 Strong legal drafting skills and experience of appearing before Supreme Court, High Courts, and Tribunals.
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 Strong knowledge of international anti-bribery legislation (US and UK) and ensuring complete adherence to their provisions.
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 Experience in business partnering with senior executives, demonstrating the ability and desire to provide pro-active, pragmatic advice in furtherance of the business agenda.
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 Demonstrated ability to navigate in legal environments where laws can be unclear and judicial system not always robust and/or negative.
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 Previous experience in effectively and efficiently managing legal budgets (especially external counsel spends) with a pronounced stress on productivity.
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 Work remotely with external law firms and lawyers in multiple locations across India.
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 Complete and independent ownership of critical matters and deliver effective results for the Company.
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 To consistently deliver great performance through brilliant execution and being thorough and applying a high standard at workplace.
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 Working knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Excel would be added advantage.
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 High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment.
 
 
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 Areas Of Responsibility
 
 
 
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 Legal Business partnership:
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 Instill confidence in senior leadership teams in delivering pragmatic and timely legal advice and support.
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 Act as a Project Manager for the litigation cases and ensure effective tracking of the matters with regular and timely updates to stakeholders.
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 Litigation management:
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 Proactively manage and take responsibility for all matters handled.
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 Develop and implement the Company&rsquo;s litigation / dispute resolution strategy including plan for active case management. This will entail revisiting the merits of all matters and charting the best approach whether it be to settle or proceed/ continue with litigation.
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 Assess the merits of a case and identify the dispute resolution alternatives; engage stakeholders to understand and own the likely outcomes of claims.
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 Reason with stakeholders to help them understand and endorse the approach of using appropriate external lawyers whenever required.
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 Financial:
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 Manage legal budget with respect to disputes with a focus on reducing spends.
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 Review the capabilities of external counsel in all fields and jurisdictions and seek to rationalise the external counsel, driving cost savings and in the interest of effective responses.
 
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 Leadership Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Being authentic - standing up for what you feel is right and important; demonstrating high integrity and being honest and open at all times. Effectively building trusting relationships and motivating others to achieve common objectives.
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 Being a solution generator &ndash; thinking in the future, anticipating trends and opportunities, being imaginative in finding business solutions and driving opportunities; develops and applies a great understanding of the business to your work.
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 Demonstrate willingness to grow/ develop and be open to receiving feedback.
 
 
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 Best Suited For Someone Who Is Able To
 
 
 
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 Organised and structured in their approach in handling work.
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 Manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results under pressure and tight deadlines.
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 Move between strategic big picture and detail-oriented analysis.
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 Demonstrate an owner&rsquo;s level of pride and accountability for the success of Diageo.
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 Connect strongly with the Diageo purpose and values. Uses this to inspire themselves and others.
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 Act as a model for ethics and compliance, contributes to Diageo building our reputation as one of the most trusted and respected companies.
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 Travel at a short notice to manage notices/ complaints/ court cases.
 
 
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 Barriers To Success In Role, Includes Inability To
 
 
 
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 Influence key stakeholders.
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 Manage time and prioritize effectively.
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 Work hard and deliver timely results.
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 Analyse litigation cases and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement.
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 Be consultative in approach and receive feedback.
 
 
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 Flexible Working Statement:
 
 Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you&rsquo;re supported from day one.
 
 
 
 Diversity statement:
 
 Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
 
 
 We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you&rsquo;ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You&rsquo;ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
 
 
 Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
 
 
 Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
 
 
 
 If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
 
 
 
 
 Worker Type
 
 
 
 Regular
 
 
 
 Primary Location:
 
 
 
 RPC Gurgaon
 
 
 
 Additional Locations :
 
 
 
 
 Job Posting Start Date
 
 
 
 2025-11-07
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Legal Counsel- Specialist (Litigation)

Jacobs

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 At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
 
 
 Your impact
 
 
 We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join the dynamic legal department of a major engineering, construction and technical services company. The opportunity is for individuals with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience. The candidate should have first rate academic qualifications and practical experience (the latter gained either in-house or from a leading law firm) preferentially in the Engineering, Construction and professional services sector and must be keen to be challenged in a fast-paced, commercial environment. In return they will get exposure to a wide range of projects across the business and an unparalleled opportunity for developing an in-house career in an excellent working environment.
 
 
 
 About Jacobs
 
 
 
 Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. Providing a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and program-management. Our 50,000+ employees in 400+ locations around the world serve a broad range of companies and organisations, including industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies.
 
 
 We are involved in some of the biggest and most challenging projects, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to the world&rsquo;s most critical issues, from access to clean air and safe water, civil and national security and safeguarding mobility.
 
 
 That&rsquo;s because Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company.
 
 
 
 Legal Team
 
 
 
 Worldwide, the group's legal team consists of around 180 employees and 14 of these are based in India. The Europe legal team comprises 26 employees who support and advise the business on many aspects of our numerous high-profile projects both in the UK and Europe in our Buildings &amp; Infrastructure (B&amp;I) line of business. The Legal team works closely with our Sales and Operations colleagues and with Management at all levels. This role is supporting the European Buildings &amp; Infrastructure Line of Business.
 
 
 We are looking to recruit a qualified lawyer with [3 to 7] years of post-qualification experience to support the European legal team based in our Gurugram office.
 
 
 
 THE ROLES
 
 
 
 Jacobs is a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. The roles on offer are immensely varied and challenging and will give the successful candidate the chance to make a real contribution to an exciting range of legal and commercial work.
 
 
 The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks
 
 
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 Take responsibility for drafting and negotiation a wide range of professional services contracts, from tender stage to completion, including client contracts, joint venture agreements, teaming agreements, parent company guarantees, sub-contracts and confidentiality agreements.
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 Drafting and updating template documentation e.g. standard terms
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 Assisting with contract management
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 Providing legal and contractual training
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 Advising the business teams about various contractual covenants and potential legal risks
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 Drafting/reviewing of letters (exclusivity, non-exclusive sub-consultant)
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 Internal claims management (ex. for employer&rsquo;s liability)
 
 
 
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 Here's what you'll need
 
 
 The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with significant relevant experience, a strong academic record and must have trained with a leading law firm or well-respected in-house team. The successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to identify risk, good commercial awareness, a strong collaborator with a clear and effective communication style.
 
 
 At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients&rsquo; expectations.
 
 
 Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.
 
 
 At Jacobs it&rsquo;s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!
 
 
 We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
 
 
 Your application experience is important to us, and we&rsquo;re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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