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Worley

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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 a mid-level lawyer with 4&ndash;9 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 5 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. 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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 Collaborate with SAGCs, Regional and Strategic General Counsels, and Legal Centers of Excellence to manage legal risk and support business outcomes.
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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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 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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 5&ndash;9 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.
 
 
 
 Company
 
 
 
 Worley
 
 
 
 Primary Location
 
 
 
 IND-MM-Navi Mumbai
 
 
 
 Job
 
 
 
 Counsel
 
 
 
 Schedule
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Employment Type
 
 
 
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 Management Level
 
 
 
 Individual Contributor
 
 
 
 Job Posting
 
 
 
 Oct 28, 2025
 
 
 
 Unposting Date
 
 
 
 Dec 27, 2025
 
 
 
 Reporting Manager Title
 
 
 
 Senior Director, General Counsel
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Legal Counsel II

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

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 At Johnson &amp; Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
 
 
 
 Job Function
 
 
 
 Legal &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 Job Sub Function
 
 
 
 Law Business Partners
 
 
 
 Job Category
 
 
 
 People Leader
 
 
 
 All Job Posting Locations:
 
 
 
 Mumbai, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The Johnson &amp; Johnson Law Department is recruiting for the position of Legal Counsel, Innovative Medicine (IM) India.
 
 
 As the onsite Legal Counsel, the primary responsibility is to provide broad legal counsel and general legal mentorship in India and also at the operational team level for IM&rsquo;s India operations. This is an exciting individual contributor role with large exposure to all levels within the business.
 
 
 This role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational legal advice and counsel in all areas of law to support the business teams and help them achieve their goals, while protecting the company&rsquo;s rights, interests and reputation. The role requires a team-oriented, solutions-focused and agile business partner who will work with a hands-on approach on extensive and sophisticated legal issues.
 
 
 This position reports to the Legal Director for IM India.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 Proficient at negotiating and drafting of various contracts including, without limitation, supply, distribution, wholesaler, co-marketing, co-promotion, sales, product licensing, clinical trials, post marketing survey, investigator-initiated study, donation, speaker engagement, employment and non-disclosure agreements.
 
 
 Be able to proactively assess legal and governance risks to the business and work with stakeholders to devise and implement policies and procedures to address and manage those risks including preventative actions, trainings and communications. Coordinating with the global Intellectual Property team on trademark and patent matters pertaining to products commercialized and proposed to be commercialized by the India and the International (South Asia) business team.
 
 
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 Assisting the business on contractual and legal aspects and labour related matters.
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 Management of litigation initiated by and against the company and coordinating with external litigation counsel/ law firms in this connection.
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 Advising the Marketing and Medical functions on product labelling, marketing and ethical promotion. Supervising the India legal environment and providing regular updates to the leadership team on relevant legal / regulatory changes.
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 Support new business development initiatives (acquisition and licensing transactions) including due diligence reviews, negotiation of transactions and drafting/execution of deal documentation.
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 As a solid business partner, actively participate in discussions and decisions and proactively provide legal counsel, strategic mentorship and valuable support to the IM India business.
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 Be able to proactively assess legal risks to the business and work with management to devise and implement policies and procedures to address and manage those risks including preventative actions, trainings and communications.
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 Possess the communications and other skills in order to be able to positively influence business teams to make well considered decisions and achieve compliant growth.
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 Provide sound mentorship on and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the operations of IM India, including relevant industry codes and train business partners on relevant areas of law.
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 Challenge the status quo and proactively take leadership of various innovative initiatives, connect relevant stakeholders, craft the strategy, and deliver outcomes satisfactory to collaborators in a timely manner.
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 Collaborate with business partners and the Health Care Compliance function to reinforce Credo based decision making in every critical business decision.
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 Manage all litigation across various judicial forums throughout India and the rest of South Asia and support any internal and external investigations related to the business of IM India.
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 Provide legal input and mentorship to the IM India business on all J&amp;J policies and procedures including the Code of Business Conduct, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Health Care Compliance and Health Care Business Integrity Guide. This includes advising management on any new policies or required changes to existing policies, crafting appropriate training for management and employees on such policies and participating in disciplinary panels related to J&amp;J&rsquo;s policies and procedures.
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 Provide legal counsel and support on legal issues and risk management for all enabling functions of IM India including Human Resources, Operations, Quality, Government Affairs, Research &amp; Development, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and Finance (e.g., employment law, procurement, product liability etc).
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 Work on various Law Department projects from time to time.
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 Proactively partner with and share knowledge and standard processes with other Johnson &amp; Johnson lawyers in India to drive local alignment with cluster, regional and global when providing legal services.
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 Assist on brand protection initiatives including trademark support and counterfeit &amp; grey market enforcement activities. Advise business on its copy clearance materials and internet-related activities.
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 Show agility in problem solving for innovative proposals from the business with an appropriate risk tolerance and maintaining compliance.
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 Strong dedication to the deliverables and the timeline despite time constraint situations.
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in law from accredited law school and admitted to practice law in India
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 At least 10 years or more of post-admission of relevant legal experience since qualification.
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 Additional professional or academic legal qualification would be helpful.
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 Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Very strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
 
 
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 A strong business partner with a proven track record to proactively engage with the business to find practical solutions and partner with them to implement desired actions.
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 Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward to conclusion along with the ability to proactively engage with colleagues and business partners to maintain appropriate ethical, legal and compliance standards.
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 An accomplished legal professional with in-house legal experience with multinational/ leading Indian companies.
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 Self starter with strong drive for results &amp; strong sense of ownership but also willing to take direction.
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 Business Oriented - ability to proactively engage with business to find practical solutions and partner with them to implement desired actions and build compliant growth for the business.
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 Judgment capability, business consultative skills and structural thinking process.
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 Ability to work independently and effectively across all levels of a matrixed organization.
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 Comfortable working as part of a team and keen to get along with a diverse group of people spanning a broad range of business teams and executives within our client organizations.
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 Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
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 Ability to manage conflicts in an open and constructive manner.
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 Able to set an example and ensure high ethical, legal and compliance standards at IM India and be proactive in engaging organization to find opportunities to improve ethics and anti-corruption practices and procedures.
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 Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and simplify issues for clients.
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 Ability to work innovatively and proactively to support clients.
 
 
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 Johnson &amp; Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Legal Counsel

Clariant

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 To provide result-driven, detail-oriented support in problem solving and project execution, while quickly adapting to Clariant's business and processes. The role demands strong business orientation, ethical conduct, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and finalize commercial contracts for India and global regions.
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 Oversee end-to-end execution of CDAs (Confidential Disclosure Agreements) and NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) across geographies.
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 Ensure efficient, consistent, and compliant agreement management as per legal and organizational standards.
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 Advise and support Business Units and Functions; draft templates and negotiate commercial agreements.
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external parties for timely contract execution.
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 Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation, ensuring timely filings and responses.
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 Track regulatory updates and assess impact on business operations.
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 Develop deep understanding of projects and propose legal/business risk mitigation strategies.
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 Apply strategic thinking with a strong problem-solving approach.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law or Master of Laws from a reputed university.
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 Minimum 8+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
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 Combination of law firm and in-house corporate experience with a reputed organization.
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 Expertise in Commercial Contract Management.
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 Prior exposure to the manufacturing or chemical industry preferred.
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 Proven skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
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 Hands-on experience in litigation support, including case management and documentation.
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 Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and guide stakeholders.
 
 
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 Our Offer
 
 
 
 
 Company Culture
 
 
 
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 Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
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 A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
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 Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
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 Inclusive Work Environment
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 Approachable Leadership
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 Long term growth opportunity
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 Work-Life Balance
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 Speak Up Culture
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 Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
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 Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
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 In-house Cafeteria &amp; Subsidized meals
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 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
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 Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
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 Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
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 Employee Wellbeing &amp; Assistance Program
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 Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
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 Maternity &amp; Parental leave policies
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 Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
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 On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.
 
 
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 Your Contact
 
 
 
 Alka Sharma
 
 
 Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents &amp; Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
 
 
 At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
 
 
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 Learn more about Clariant
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 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube
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 Read more about our commitment for people - download our Employment Standards Brochure
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Digital Edge DC

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 Who we are:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in committed capital.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.
 
 
 
 
 
 Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our values:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
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 Innovation:
 
 We embrace change and create bold solutions.
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 We show grit, resilience and relentless drive.
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 Excellence:
 
 We pursue the highest standards in all we do.
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 We act with integrity and treat others with dignity.
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 What we need:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to support our team in handling customer construction, contracting and procurement matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise on construction-related legal matters, such as drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, service level agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
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 Provide legal support and guidance on procurement matters, including drafting and negotiating supply agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, finance, and technical teams, to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks in commercial transactions.
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 Provide legal opinions and advice on regulatory compliance matters in connection with responsibility areas (including data privacy, cybersecurity, and environmental regulations).
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 Monitor legal developments in the industry, focusing on key responsibility areas and provide updates and guidance to the organization on relevant legal issues and best practices.
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 Manage outside counsel and legal service providers as needed to support the company's legal needs.
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 Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and templates to streamline the contracting process and ensure consistency across the organization.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer with admission to practice law in India, Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore
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 3-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial construction, contracting, and procurement law, preferably with experience in the data center or technology industry.
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 Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills, with a proven ability to handle complex commercial transactions.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical and commercially-oriented legal solutions.
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 Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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 Proficiency in English is required, with fluency in Hindi, Mandarin or other Asian languages being an advantage.
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 Desirable Qualities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Prior experience working in-house or in a law firm supporting clients in the data center, technology, or telecommunications industries.
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 Familiarity with industry-standard contracts and best practices in the data center and technology sectors.
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 Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and rapidly-evolving industry.
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 Strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
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 If you are a highly skilled and experienced legal professional with a passion for technology and a desire to make an impact in the data center industry, we would love to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
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Senior Legal Counsel

Pidilite Industries Limited

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 Key responsibilities include managing contracts, overseeing litigation and dispute resolution, and offering strategic business advisory services. The role requires proactive collaboration with various functions such as Operations, Sales, Marketing, and HR, ensuring compliance and protecting the organization's interests in both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Areas of Law expertise:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Statutory and regulatory laws related to compliance for factory, depot, and distribution locations of the company, e-commerce regulations, legal metrology, consumer laws, contract laws, labour and employment laws, negotiable instruments cases, civil recoveries, advertising and marketing laws, property laws, arbitration, NCLT proceedings, IPR laws (especially trademark, copyright, and enforcement actions on counterfeit/copycats), Criminal laws, Civil Law, environmental laws, and working knowledge of tax laws.
 
 
 
 
 
 The incumbent is required to travel to different units of the company across India, attend court hearings all over India, support in IPR enforcement actions across India.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Litigation &amp; Dispute Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Managing Cases in areas of NI Act, Civil Money Recovery, Shares, Property, Labour, Criminal, Consumer etc., before Courts, Tribunals, Quasi-judicial bodies. To ensure that litigations are filed and attended in a time bound manner.
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 Close co-ordination with external Advocates &amp; Law firms who are handling company&rsquo;s litigations.
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 Developing a Litigation and dispute Resolution strategy, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for cost effective timely filing of resolution of disputes and litigations, including out of court settlements in coordination with commercial department.
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 IT enablement - Developing and monitoring Database, SOP, MIS for Domestic and International litigations.
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 Specific focus on Customer Recovery Management &amp; Consumer cases
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 Detailed monthly monitoring of Debtors in close coordination with the cross-function team with regards to &ndash;
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 Debtors&rsquo; credibility
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 Amount of outstanding dues
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 Legal status (whether already under litigation)
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 To decide on legal action to be initiated with the sole objective of recovering outstanding dues as per SOP vide &ndash;
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 Sending Demand Notice
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 Pre negotiation as alternative dispute resolution strategy.
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 Criminal complaint
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 To file Civil / Summary / Commercial suit/NCLT.
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 Filing cheque bouncing matters
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 Filing Interim Applications against IRP/RPs wherever applicable.
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 Attending hearings
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 Handling Consumer Litigation, Notices and Complaints before litigations, attending hearings and ensure no negative orders.
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 Legal Business Advisory
 
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 Drafting and vetting agreements related to factory and warehouse operations, as well as different divisions and functions.
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 Handling agreements and due diligence related to property acquisitions, such as leave and license agreements, lease agreements for factories and warehouses, and supporting the commercial team in due diligence and the purchase of lands and properties.
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 Preparing guidance notes on areas of law applicable to the company's business, especially in manufacturing and warehouse operations, employment laws, and distribution laws and regulations. Ensuring 100% compliance by identifying gaps and opportunities and taking remedial actions in a timely and collaborative manner.
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 Preparing a manual of consolidated laws and regulations applicable to the company's business in India. Updating the manual with changes in laws and regulations, ensuring compliance, and proactively building awareness among internal stakeholders about applicable laws and compliance requirements.
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 Attending and replying to legal or government notices related to factory laws, employment laws, and other notices, and monitoring the matters thereafter.
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 Intellectual Property Laws:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Enforcement of IPR through Criminal &amp; Civil Actions such as John Doe Orders/Civil Suits. Attending raids through court appointed commissioners.
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 Support to the IPR Team for the trademark registration related matters and additionally Infringement/Passing off matters.
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 Support to Legal Head for the Review Meetings
 
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 Ensure effective participation in divisional DRMs to obtain feedback on IPR and recovery matters.
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 Maintain regular and continuous communication with internal business stakeholders.
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 Interface and review regularly to manage external advocates, law firms, and senior counsel.
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 Develop and implement processes for legal clearance of various activities.
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 Support the Legal Head in legal research and provide advice on day-to-day business queries in emerging legal areas, as per business needs.
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 Experience:
 
 
 6+ years in in-house legal team exposure in large scale Manufacturing, FMCG, chemical industries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 : LL.B., LL.M. (optional) from reputed law school in India.
 
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MANAGER LEGAL

YES BANK

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 Contract Management &amp; Documentation o Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents. o Support business teams in structuring transactions and ensure contracts are legally compliant and risk mitigated.
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 Advisory Support o Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units, operations, HR, risk, and compliance teams. o Interpret laws, regulations, and RBI guidelines applicable to banking products and services.
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 Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution o Assist in managing litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings involving the bank. o Coordinate with external counsel, prepare case briefs, and support in strategizing legal defense.
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 Regulatory &amp; Compliance Support o Ensure compliance with banking laws, RBI directions, and other regulatory requirements. o Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on implications.
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 Risk Mitigation &amp; Governance o Identify potential legal risks in business proposals and suggest mitigating measures. o Assist in drafting and implementing legal policies, processes, and standard templates.
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 Stakeholder &amp; External Counsel Management o Liaise with regulators, law firms, and statutory authorities as required. o Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders by providing timely and business-oriented legal solutions.
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 Contract Management &amp; Documentation o Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents. o Support business teams in structuring transactions and ensure contracts are legally compliant and risk mitigated.
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 Advisory Support o Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units, operations, HR, risk, and compliance teams. o Interpret laws, regulations, and RBI guidelines applicable to banking products and services.
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 Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution o Assist in managing litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings involving the bank. o Coordinate with external counsel, prepare case briefs, and support in strategizing legal defense.
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 Regulatory &amp; Compliance Support o Ensure compliance with banking laws, RBI directions, and other regulatory requirements. o Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on implications.
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 Risk Mitigation &amp; Governance o Identify potential legal risks in business proposals and suggest mitigating measures. o Assist in drafting and implementing legal policies, processes, and standard templates.
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 Stakeholder &amp; External Counsel Management o Liaise with regulators, law firms, and statutory authorities as required. o Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders by providing timely and business-oriented legal solutions.
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Assistant Legal Counsel

Citi

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 Whether you&rsquo;re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At
 
 Citi
 
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 Shape your Career with Citi
 
 
 
 Legal counsel (Counsel III) for Citi&rsquo;s Investment Banking Legal team in Asia Pacific, working in a team of lawyers based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai with coverage focusing on all jurisdictions in Asia where Citi operates. This is an intermediate role within the team.
 
 
 The position will be based in the team&rsquo;s the Mumbai Global Legal Office and is to provide support for the Investment Banking Legal team throughout Citi&rsquo;s Asia North and Asia South Clusters. Coverage will span Citi&rsquo;s key investment banking business lines, namely debt capital markets, equity capital markets, and M&amp;A advisory. This coverage includes review, negotiation and approval of key legal documentation within these business lines, as well as providing counsel to the businesses that the team supports.
 
 
 Employees in this position may have a background in one or more of these business lines to begin with, but will over time be trained to build out their experience across all products under the team&rsquo;s coverage. This role itself will expand alongside the development of the employee&rsquo;s expertise, with training and feedback being a key factor in both.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as
 
 Counsel 3 - Product - Officer- Hybrid
 
 (Internal Job Title: Officer- C11) based in Mumbai. Being part of our team means that we&rsquo;ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:
 
 
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 We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
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 We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
 
 
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 In this role, you&rsquo;re expected to:
 
 
 
 
 Legal coverage of transactions
 
 : Typical transactions include: IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, convertible bond offerings in equity capital markets, and investment grade and high yield bond deals and liability management transactions in debt capital markets. M&amp;A would include both private sales or acquisitions and public takeovers.
 
 
 Typical responsibilities are:
 
 
 
 Deal document review and negotiation
 
 : full suite of transaction documents, such as, engagement letters, underwriting agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, bond terms and conditions, trust deeds, fiscal agency agreements.
 
 
 
 Legal risk management
 
 : identifying deviations from Citi standards, or other areas of legal, contractual and franchise risk; escalating to, and assisting in the resolution of such items with, global, regional and country partners in Legal and other functions; clear communication of risks and resolution with business partners.
 
 
 
 Liaising with external counsels
 
 : working closely with law firms on episodic transactions and managing law firm relationships.
 
 
 
 Internal projects
 
 : Working on special projects from time to time, for example, assessing impact of regulatory changes on Citi&rsquo;s regional or global business, and liaising with global/regional partners to form an implementation plan.
 
 
 Notes on Counsel III level general expectations: The Counsel III is an intermediate level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the Business. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the Business.
 
 
 This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.
 
 
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 Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
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 Supports legal peers in the evaluation of business proposals by analyzing and producing documentation while applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
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 Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinates closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis
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 Assists team in identifying, evaluating and contributing to the management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM &amp; Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
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 Manages day-to-day legal activities in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners as applicable
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 Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
 
 
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 As a successful candidate, you&rsquo;d ideally have the following skills and exposure:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in law and qualification to practice law in India or other common law jurisdiction
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 2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
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 Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
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 Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
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 Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
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 Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
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 Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
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 Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
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 Bar license in good standing to practice law
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 Strong written and spoken English skills
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 Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
 
 
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 Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
 
 
 
 Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today
 
 
 
 
 https://jobs.citi.com/dei
 
 
 
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 Job Family Group:
 
 
 
 Legal
 
 
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 Job Family:
 
 
 
 Legal - Product
 
 
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 Time Type:
 
 
 
 Full time
 
 
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 Most Relevant Skills
 
 
 
 Please see the requirements listed above.
 
 
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 Other Relevant Skills
 
 
 
 For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
 
 
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 Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
 
 
 If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review
 
 
 Accessibility at Citi.
 
 
 
 
 View Citi&rsquo;s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
 
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