Vice President - Legal

Role Details Team/ Function Finance / Legal Location Noida 125 Designation VP – Legal Reporting Reporting Manager CFO Direct Reports TBD Role Objective Provide legal direction and manage contractual matters and related regulatory issues, including compliance on contractual arrangements and commercial transactions. Develop a corporate and socially sustainability framework by advising on good governance practices and compliance of corporate governance norms as prescribed under various corporate, securities, and other business laws. Examination and approval of contractual and legal documents, vetting forms of agreements, contracts, sub-contracts and non-standard conditions Role Responsibilities Act as the primary legal advisor to the Executive Leadership team on all legal matters incl. legal agreements/ business contracts/JV agreements/ MOU / all legal aspects of mergers & acquisitions, restructures, strategic alliances etc. Own the end-to-end management of the Company's litigation portfolio, including civil, commercial, labor, consumer, contractual, and regulatory matters, while ensuring effective risk mitigation and favorable business outcomes. Develop and execute the Company's legal strategy in alignment with organizational objectives. Provide proactive legal guidance on strategic initiatives, business expansion, partnerships, and commercial transactions. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the organization. Lead the structuring, negotiation, review, and execution of high-value and complex agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, technology partnerships, licensing arrangements, NDAs and other business arrangements. Establish contract governance frameworks and approval mechanisms. Oversee all litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, investigations, and dispute resolution matters. Define litigation strategy and manage relationships with external counsel, law firms, and regulatory authorities. Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and industry developments and advise leadership on their implications. Filing, registering any document including forms, returns, and applications by and on behalf of the company Stay up to date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums Key Stakeholders With Purpose Internal CEO, SVP- Strategy & VP-Finance All legal & compliance related aspects Business Teams Discuss work-related issues, plans with all internal stakeholders External Buyer/ Client/ Suppliers/ Vendors External stakeholder management Qualification & Experience Essential/ Desirable Work Experience 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate legal, commercial transactions, litigation management, compliance, and enterprise risk management. Proven experience leading the legal function of a mid-to-large-sized organization Essential Knowledge/ Skills Good communication & people management skills Sound knowledge of interpretation of law, understanding of business Essential High level of ownership, willingness to set up things from scratch Essential Education LLB Essential