Legal Manager - Indore, India - Rakuten Symphony

Description

About the company -

Rakuten Symphony is a Rakuten Group company, providing global B2B services for the mobile telco industry and enabling next-generation, cloud-based, international mobile services.

Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japan's newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global.

Let's build the future of mobile telecommunications together

Work location - Indore/ Bangalore

Looking for -

• A Corporate lawyer with 6+ years of legal experience (experience in the Telecom / IT - ITES industry is preferred, but not must).
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and management of complex contracts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with litigation with good networking and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in presentations, Powe point presentations, Microsoft Office Suite.

Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, partnership agreements, employment contracts, and other business agreements.

• Lead the development and review of client ready contracts while ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with legal standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to incorporate legal terms and conditions into contracts while maintaining a balance between legal protection and business objectives.
• Ensure contracts are drafter and submitted in a timely manner to facilitate swifter deal closures.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring that contracts align with company policies and legal requirements.
• Provide timely feedback to internal stakeholders on contractual matters and negotiate favorable terms when necessary.

Corporate Advisory & Partnering with the Business -

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the organization on a variety of legal matters.
• Working closely with Human Resource team on day-to-day employment law matters and advisory.
• Collaborate closely with the cross functional teams to understand business objectives and provide legal support in various aspects of the sales process.
• Hands on knowledge on M & A and related legal due diligence etc.
• Advise on legal implications and risks associated with intercompany employment law, HR strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage and coordinate the organization's litigation and dispute resolution activities.

Legal Compliance -

• Stay abreast of legal developments and advise the organization on potential risks and opportunities. Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure legal compliance in collaboration with other departments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external legal counsels, responsible for legal strategy, contract management, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and enforce company policies to ensure legal compliance and best practices.