S-squad - Legal Specialist - IT Agreements

Position Summary:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal and Compliance Officer to join our team in Bangalore.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and compliance within the technology or software industry.

- This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal support and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and corporate governance.

- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including software licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and industry-specific regulations.

- Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

- Oversee and manage company policies related to corporate compliance, ethics, and risk management.

- Conduct legal research and provide updates on new laws, regulations, and industry trends.

- Collaborate with various departments (R&D, Marketing, Sales) to provide legal advice and support.

- Handle employment law matters, including drafting employment contracts and handling disputes.

- Manage external legal counsel and liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.

- Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.

- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law and compliance, preferably in the technology or software industry.

- Strong knowledge of intellectual property law, data privacy laws, and software licensing.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong communication and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- High level of integrity and professional ethics.

- Relevant certifications (CIPP, CISSP) are a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice on corporate matters.

- Good knowledge of Corporate Law (English Law).

- Ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards across the company.

- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal documents.

- Advise on risk management and regulatory compliance.

- Monitor updates in laws and ISO regulations and implement necessary changes.