At Providence India, we are seeking a dynamic legal professional to serve as Head – Legal, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing corporate governance functions within our organization. As a Legal Head, you will lead and provide strategic direction and oversee all legal matters. Your role involves working in a matrix reporting structure which requires: Managing risk and providing strategic counsel as well as corporate governance functions, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and best practices. This role requires leadership in both legal strategy and corporate governance; Work closely with Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) team to further expand the shared legal services teams; Lead and manage the legal department at Providence India in the short term and position the function as a strategic enabler for organizational growth ensuring operations within the statutory and regulatory framework.

• Develop and execute legal strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Offer expert legal counsel to senior management and diverse departments.
• Assess potential legal risks and proactively implement solutions.
• Steer the organization’s compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to structure deals and transactions advantageously.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and vendors to optimize services.

• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings and policies.
• Partner with key corporate functions including HR and Compliance to advise on investigations, etc.
• Stay updated on legal developments and advise on potential business impacts.

• Manage or oversee litigation and legal disputes, coordinating with external counsel.
• Proactively implement risk management strategies to minimize organizational risks.

• Be strategic influencer driving company’s culture code
• Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Provide guidance, training, and growth opportunities for legal staff.

• Collaborate with DLA colleagues to identify standardized processes which can be centralized in India.
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient and cost-effective offshoring of legal tasks.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of offshored legal work to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Lead the recruitment effort to hire attorneys and para legals for successful transition and operations. Develop strategies to attract and retain talent.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB from a recognized university) with 15 plus years of experience in Corporate legal and legal operations
• Proven leadership and management experience within legal, preferably within Global Capability Centre or Global Business Services
• Extensive experience of Information Technology/ IT Services industry with expansive knowledge of IT Contracting
• Thorough understanding of Indian legal framework, regulatory environment, and business practices
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with stakeholders across regions and business functions.
• High visibility throughout the organization with an approachable, personal, charismatic, and optimistic demeanor
• Enthusiastic legal operations leader with a project management mindset and the ability to identify opportunities and implement cost-effective and efficient legal solutions.