Legal Counsel

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented legal professional to join our team as Legal Counsel in Bengaluru office-onsite. The role requires providing comprehensive legal support to Cloud Software Group (CSG), including contract negotiation, regulatory & statutory compliance, extensive legal research work and will monitor changes in various laws as applicable to CSG including assessing their impacts on CSG. The candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external firms to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The candidate will report to General Counsel India and will work under her guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Contract

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of India and multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, partnership, amendment agreement, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) etc.
• Ensure contracts align with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Advising and preparing documents for bidding, RFP, RFQ such as MAF letters etc.

Legal Research

• Conducting extensive research on legal issues, arriving at conclusions based on case laws judgements on any issues.

Compliance

• Monitor and ensure adherence to local and international laws, industry regulations, and company policies.

Regulatory Advisory

• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Advise on the impact of new legislation on business operations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities if required.

Corporate Governance

• Assist in entity management and compliance filings.

Strategic Support

• Support the General Counsel India on strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to drive organizational goals.
• Support on any legal matters as and when assigned by General Counsel India.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from reputed university. A Master’s degree (LL.M) is preferred. Certifications in Corporate law , M&A preferred.
• [4-6] years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, M&A, commercial law, contracts, Data Protection, GDPR, Privacy issues. Experience in an MNC or law firm is a plus.
• Preferred experience in IT/ITES sector.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ready and willing to travel for work purposes if required.

Preferred Attributes

• Proactive and business-oriented mindset with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

About Us:

Citrix and TIBCO recently merged to create Cloud Software Group, now one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value diverse lived experiences, passion for technology, and the courage to take risks.  Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process,  please contact us at (800) 424-8749 or email us at AskHR@cloud.com for assistance.