Associate General Counsel - Legal

Contextual Overview

JFHR is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join their team in Bengaluru. This role involves providing senior-level legal support, managing corporate governance, and overseeing complex commercial agreements for a major US-based financial services and CPA firm establishing its offshore operations in India.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized Indian university.
• Bar Status: Must be qualified to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a senior in-house role or a respected law firm.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise business leaders on corporate governance, regulatory interpretation, and legal risk mitigation.
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, technology, and vendor agreements.
• Manage external counsel, litigation, and pre-litigation matters.
• Support M&A activities and corporate transactions.
• Develop internal policies, playbooks, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive remuneration package provided. The role follows a hybrid work model and includes comprehensive benefits such as health/term life insurance, parental leave, and relocation assistance.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply directly through the official LinkedIn job portal:

1. Visit the official JFHR LinkedIn job posting.
2. Sign in to your LinkedIn account.
3. Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application and credentials.