Job description
This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, operational excellence, and deep legal expertise. As Associate Vice President – Legal, you will lead legal strategy, oversee dispute management,, support business expansion, and strengthen legal processes across the organization. ● Develop and execute the organization's legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
● Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive efficiency, quality and continuous improvement within the legal function. ● Identify legal risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions. ● Provide legal oversight and guidance in resolving legal and procedural issues arising from operational workflows.
● Drive legal initiatives to strengthen Online Dispute Resolution ecosystem. ● Stay updated on developments in ADR, ODR, technology law and relevant judicial pronouncements. ● Support process innovation and continuous improvement within legal operations. ● Develop scalable legal workflows and governance frameworks. ● Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve legal operations and operational efficiency.
● Conduct legal awareness sessions and workshops for internal and external stakeholders. ● Build and nurture relationships with regulators, industry bodies and external legal advisors. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational effectiveness and support organisational objectives.
Requirements
● LLB (LLM preferred) from a reputed institution. ● 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in in-house legal, law firms or legal consulting. ● Strong experience in commercial contracting, corporate advisory and litigation management. ● Excellent understanding of Indian corporate laws, contract law, technology law and regulatory frameworks.
● Experience working with startups, fintech, SaaS or technology companies is preferred. ● Working knowledge of ADR and Online Dispute Resolution frameworks will be an advantage. ● Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. ● Strong analytical thinking and commercial judgement. ● Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.