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YES BANK

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 PROFILE &ndash;
 
 
 
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 i) LLB from any reputed law college/university in India.
 
 
 ii) Master&rsquo;s Degree/LLM from foreign or reputed domestic institutions will be preferred.
 
 
 iii) Should be or have worked in scheduled commercial banks or foreign banks or law firms, handling legal matters related to cross border transactions or related portfolio.
 
 
 iv) Should be well versed with Indian laws and regulations related to lending and security creation etc. related to wholesale banking portfolio.
 
 
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 PQE: 4-8 years of relevant work experience
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 Place of Joining: Candidate shall be required to join at the Registered office of the Bank situated in Mumbai. No hybrid structure of working shall be permissible.
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 i) Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of transaction and security documents for domestic and cross-border lending transactions. Candidates should be familiar with APLMA/LMA documentation.
 
 
 ii) Liaison with external legal counsels (domestic and foreign) for handling cross-border transaction across multiple geographies.
 
 
 iii) Vetting of product/process notes, policies, terms and conditions etc., related to various products/services from IBU branches and business groups.
 
 
 iv) Analyzing legal issues related to statutory and regulatory risks/compliances and providing advisories/recommendations to business teams.
 
 
 v) Tracking and updating laws, rules and regulations, relevant to the Bank&rsquo;s business and policies.
 
 
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 Exclusion: (i) Candidates with relevant qualification and experience will only be considered (ii) Candidates with only Litigation or Retail portfolio or Collection profile shall not be considered (iii) No hybrid structure of working shall be permissible.
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Legal Counsel

IDFC FIRST Bank

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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Role/Job Title: Legal Counsel
 
 
 Function/ Department: Legal
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Ability to guide internal stakeholders on the risks and mitigants while entering partnerships, ventures, and safeguarding banks interest at times of documentation, execution, post execution checks and balances. Should have hands on experience in drafting and negotiation IT and Service contracts.
 
 
 
 Roles &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Contract Drafting and Review:
 
 
 
 This includes and have expertise in understanding the terminology of software licenses, SaaS agreement, PaaS Agreement, On prem license agreements, Hardware Procurement Agreement, Master Service IT Agreement, Data Processing Agreements, API Integration, Infosec Agreement, Data Centre Agreement, UPI Agreement, BBPS Agreements, FIP/FIU Agreements, Business Correspondent Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, NDAs. Master Service Agreement, Referral Agreement etc.
 
 
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 Proven track record in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract
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 Deep understanding of banking regulations and compliance requirement
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 Strong legal research and analytical skills
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 Excellent negation and communication skills
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 Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
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 Competency in analysing and interpreting complex IT- contracts
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 Collaborate with compliance, risk, TPRM, Procurement, IT team on legal issues
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 Update internal policies and procedures for managing contracts
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 Monitor and inform on changes addressed by regulators, courts etc.
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 Co-ordinate with external advisors on complex issues resolution
 
 
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 Education Qualification: Bachelor&rsquo;s /Masters Degree in Law from recognised university
 
 
 Experience: 5 - 10 years in total experience.
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dentsu

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 Job Description: Legal Counsel &ndash; Dentsu South Asia
 
 
 Role Title: Legal Counsel
 
 
 Department: Legal &amp; Compliance
 
 
 Location: Mumbai
 
 
 Reports To: Legal Director
 
 
 Experience Required: 6 to 8 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide comprehensive legal support to various agencies under the Dentsu Network across South Asia, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and safeguarding Dentsu&rsquo;s commercial interests.
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 Advise stakeholders at all levels on a broad range of legal matters, including but not limited to commercial, employment, intellectual property, data privacy, ethics, compliance, and generative artificial intelligence (GAI).
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 Manage and oversee litigation and arbitration matters, including civil, criminal, labour, property, and commercial disputes. This includes qualitative review of pleadings, preparation of litigation strategy, timely filing, and monitoring of cases.
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 Draft, negotiate, and advise on medium to high complexity commercial agreements, ensuring the most advantageous legal and commercial terms for Dentsu.
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 Provide legal support and guidance on employment law matters, including internal investigations and related processes.
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 Collate and maintain meticulous records and correspondence relating to litigation and compliance matters, ensuring regular updates to litigation and compliance trackers.
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 Assist in briefing Senior Advocates/external counsel for urgent reliefs and in the preparation of pleadings, applications, and replies for ongoing and new matters.
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 Conduct legal research to develop arguments and prepare case law analysis for opinion writing and to guide the direction of proceedings.
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 Deliver training and legal risk management initiatives to senior management, including business training, legal updates, and best practices in compliance, contracts management, intellectual property, data protection, IT, litigation, M&amp;A, and GAI.
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 Implement and monitor best practices in ethics, compliance, contracts management, intellectual property, data privacy, IT, litigation, M&amp;A, and GAI, ensuring alignment with Dentsu&rsquo;s internal policies and external legal requirements.
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 Advise on and ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, including the management of data protection risks and the implementation of appropriate safeguards.
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 Provide guidance on the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI), ensuring compliance with applicable laws, industry standards, and Dentsu&rsquo;s internal policies.
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 Coordinate with internal departments on commercial, contractual, compliance, and risk management matters, ensuring all relevant legal issues are identified and addressed.
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 Prepare regular reports and updates for line management and internal stakeholders as appropriate.
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 Key Challenges
 
 
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 Navigating the complex and evolving regulatory landscape governing the advertising, media, and entertainment industry, including new developments in data privacy, ethics, and GAI.
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 Managing multiple, often interrelated, legal matters in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
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 Ensuring timely and efficient delivery of legal support while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
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 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 LL.B with 6-8 years post-qualification experience as an in-house lawyer and/or in law firms.
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 Experience in the Media &amp; Entertainment or Information Technology industry is an advantage.
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 Diplomas in legal vocations/subjects such as advertising laws, media and entertainment, intellectual property rights, data privacy, or compliance are desirable but not mandatory.
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 Strong commercial acumen and a solution-oriented approach.
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 Excellent command of spoken and written English.
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 Ability to identify legal risks, issues, and solutions across a broad spectrum of legal areas, including ethics, compliance, data privacy, and GAI.
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 Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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 Ability to prioritise and manage complex, interrelated tasks and deliver under pressure.
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 High energy, self-driven, motivated, and able to take initiative.
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 Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and confidence.
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 Ability to absorb daily learning in legal fields relevant to advertising, media, and entertainment, and to apply new knowledge effectively.
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 Proactively keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments, particularly in the areas of data privacy, ethics, and generative artificial intelligence, and apply them to mitigate risk and exposure for Dentsu.
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 Foster a culture of ethical conduct and compliance throughout the organisation, providing guidance and support on related matters.
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 Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to ethics, compliance, data privacy, and GAI.
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 WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
 
 
 
 
 Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
 
 
 
 
 WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
 
 
 
 
 Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
 
 
 
 As well as working closely with the commercial team, the key areas of responsibility for this role are:
 
 
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 Drafting, negotiating and advising on a range of media services, creative content, IT supplier agreements, technology licences, data processing agreements and non-disclosure agreements
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 Drafting and negotiating talent/influencer agreements
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 Advising on regulatory and policy compliance
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 Supporting the business on deal making in relation to complex and innovative projects
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 Keeping abreast of industry regulation, providing legal advice on governance and law change developments across social, media, ecommerce, data privacy and security issues, the transfer, use and storage of data and ePrivacy
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 Training and advising the business on risk, compliance, protection matters and relevant aspects of law
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 Working with other key stakeholders in the business to set strategy and policies for managing risk in new and emerging products and services
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 Helping to create a high profile of the legal resource throughout the business and encouraging active legal involvement in operational decision making
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 Responsibility for legal aspects of pitch responses and client renegotiations
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 Managing relationships with internal group counsel (WPP/GroupM) &amp; external law firms and other professional advisors (notably auditors)
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 Development of user friendly contract templates that can be utilised across the business
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 Managing capture and storage of contracts
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 Coordinating the implementation of GroupM level legal initiatives
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 Implementing data privacy good practice and assisting the business with data privacy compliance issues
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 Managing &amp; preventing client litigation
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 Advising on reputation management
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 IP and copyright
 
 
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 5 years post qualification experience
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 Excellent communicator - ability to explain legal issues clearly without jargon to commercial teams and clients
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 Ability to draft from precedent and from scratch
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 Ability to prioritize, solve problems and provide business solutions to legal issues in a fast-paced environment
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 Ability to manage fast-paced workload and escalate issues as appropriate
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 Commercial thinker &ndash; ability to understand the tensions between commercial objectives and legal requirements, and resolve those tensions
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 Operational / commercial experience, must be able to add-value, support / enable / facilitate change
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 Collaborative team player, relationship builder with a can-do attitude, lots of energy and drive required with a well-structured and precise way of working
 
 
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 Media / Advertising Contract Experience Desirable But Not Essential
 
 
 
 
 We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we&rsquo;ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
 
 
 
 
 WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
 
 
 
 
 Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
 
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Bunge

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 Business Title Senior Legal Counsel
 
 
 Global Function Legal
 
 
 Global Department Legal (DEP_LEGAL)
 
 
 Size of team reporting in and type 0
 
 
 Role Purpose Statement As legal business partner, the AGC provides strategic legal counsel and support to the business activity and operations of, including managing the legal department supporting, India Region
 
 
 Main Accountabilities Legal Support: Provide general and strategic legal counsel and support on all country legal matters, encompassing advisory, transactional, litigation, regulatory
 
 
 compliance, employment and other issues to proactively identify and address legal risks and issues.
 
 
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 Management: Be a part of India legal team fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Plan and implement any required organizational changes in
 
 
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 structures and processes for optimisation of productivity, efficiency, profits and for preparation for future requirements and development.
 
 
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 Partnering: Partner with global functions, regional/ global legal department and Centres of Excellence (COEs) to ensure a unified approach to legal issues across Bunge.
 
 
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 Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and support the Region&rsquo;s business objectives.
 
 
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 Business Relationships: Partner with Regional management and key stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the business strategies, strategic legal issues,
 
 
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 challenges and opportunities, key customers, competitors, suppliers and industry environment to proactively address issues faced and opportunities presented.
 
 
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 Documentation: advise on, draft and/or review all commercial documentation as required and utilised in the Region to minimise exposures. Define and implement
 
 
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 templates, processes and standards for all contractual documentation.
 
 
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 Transactional: Negotiating and structuring specific corporate development projects including acquisitions, divestments, mergers and joint ventures ensuring favourable
 
 
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 terms for Bunge.
 
 
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 Regulatory: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, advising on necessary adjustments to business strategies and operations within the Region.
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 Representation: Represent the company before authorities, administrative or before quasi-judicial agencies in the Region.
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 Commercial/Criminal Disputes/Litigation/Arbitration: Manage and advise on resolution of pre-litigation commercial disputes, settlements, arbitrations and any other
 
 
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 litigation arising to protect Bunge&rsquo;s interests. Monitor and report on legal fees/ reserves. Define and implement measures and processes to minimize claims.
 
 
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 Training: conduct basic and advanced training on relevant legal topics in the Region.
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 Legal Support Technology: Engage, manage, utilise, promote and support the Bunge implemented legal technology solutions including CLM, Docusign, tracker and
 
 
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 other systems as introduced.
 
 
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 Reporting: Provide AGC with required reports on litigation, projects and costs timely and comprehensively.
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 External counsel Management: Develop, oversee and manage relationships with external law firms and consultants in order to create and leverage optimal quality and
 
 
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 cost efficiencies, including strict cost budgeting and management.
 
 
 Knowledge and Skills
 
 
 Behavior Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
 
 
 Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.
 
 
 Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.
 
 
 Technical
 
 
 Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) in English and Hindi, Marathi, with the ability to effectively convey legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences.
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer
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 10-12 + years experience in as an in-house attorney in a multinational corporation( FMCG) and/or in an reputed law firm.
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 Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others and to build relationships and trust.
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 Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively to meet deadlines.
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 Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal agreements and contracts.
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 Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) in English and Hindi, Marathi, with the ability to effectively convey legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences.
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 Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 
 
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 Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge&rsquo;s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
 
 
 Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled
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Senior Legal Counsel

RERA Vision

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 Assist senior legal counsel in legal proceedings, documentation, and client representation.
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 Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparations and strategy development.
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 Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with RERA regulations and guidelines.
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 Participate in client consultations, hearings, and negotiations.
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 Support in drafting legal opinions, contracts, and agreements.
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 Stay updated on legal developments, precedents, and industry trends.
 
 
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 About Company: RERA Vision is a premier RERA advisory firm dedicated to simplifying real estate compliance under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Founded by Akkashh Chauhaan, an expert with over a decade of experience and a background in architecture and urban planning, the firm is celebrated as the most awarded RERA advisory in the country. RERA Vision provides a comprehensive suite of services, including project registration, compliance updates, timeline extensions, promoter changes, and real estate agent registration. With operations spanning Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, the firm is known for its transparency, timely delivery, and client-centric approach. With a commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence, RERA Vision continues to empower clients and set new benchmarks in the real estate industry.
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