Legal Counsel

Company Description

This exciting and diverse role will provide you with the opportunity to gain broad experience as Legal Counsel in a fast-paced international environment in a high-growth business. This is a broad role with the ability to take ownership of legal work for the Middle East and Asia region but also globally. The role is based in Mumbai, India.

The legal team is involved in every significant transaction happening within the business and&xa0;are a vital asset to the company. This role will offer you an excellent working environment where you will further grow and develop your skills.

Job Description

As a Legal Counsel your role is to provide expert legal advice and service to the global business, ensuring legal compliance, limiting risk exposure and contributing to the development of the business through managing the legal processes in a broad range of matters.

This will be achieved by having exceptional communication skills, being detail orientated and process driven.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing, negotiating and finalising commercial contracts, terms & conditions, non-disclosure agreements and other legal documents, such as agreements with our clients and airlines, and drafting any necessary policies and procedures;
• Responding to any incoming enquiries to our shared Legal mailbox;
• Supporting the Legal team on company secretarial matters across the global business;
• Advising on data privacy matters, reviewing data processing agreements and privacy policies;
• Managing litigation matters, including reporting on litigation matters to the senior management team;
• Liaising with the wider business and our Bids and Compliance teams as required

Skills and Experience

• Up to 5 years’ experience in commercial law, with prior in-house experience preferred;
• Experience of a broad range of commercial transactions and legal matters, preferably with experience of international transactions;
• Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: commercial law, corporate and company secretarial matters, litigation or data privacy;
• Fluency in another language would be an advantage but is not required

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, flexible between Monday to Sunday
• Exact days and hours of work will be agreed a week in advance

Additional Information

• 22 days holiday per year which increases with length of service
• Free onsite gym
• Free Breakfast in our onsite canteen
• 10 days Indian Public holiday in a year
• Private healthcare insurance after passing probation period
• A friendly fun and very exciting environment enhanced with regular company-funded social events such as Friday night drinks and seasonal parties

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in India (or any equivalent foreign jurisdiction).