Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Lead Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
WeWork provides you with the space, community, and services you need to make a life, not just a living.
They transform buildings into beautiful, collaborative workspaces and provide infrastructure, services, events and tech so their members can focus on doing what they love.
Role:
Lead Legal Counsel
Qualifications:
- Law degree from an accredited university
- 4-6 years post qualification experience in commercial real estate obtained either in a corporate/MNC in-house position or in a Law Firm. Experience in an in-house law department of a multinational corporation, while not essential, is desirable
- An up to date knowledge of laws relating to the contracts, real estate laws, supply of services, company laws
- Vendor Management and litigation management experience
- Able to adapt quickly to changes in the legal and regulatory environment, the market or the Company strategy
- The individual will be a highly collaborative individual with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and boardroom savvy, who is willing to speak their mind
- This individual will need to be proactive, complimented by a high degree of personal motivation and competitive drive. It is critical that this individual possess a high degree of energy to support a very vibrant and achievement oriented team.
Responsibilities:
- Contract Management – Proficiency in Contract drafting/ vetting including drafting MOUs/ LOIs, NDAs, Lease Deeds, etc. and other agreements with a focus on Real Estate.
- Real Estate – Overseeing Due Diligences, Risk Mitigation and final closure of all lease and real estate related documentation during client calls.
- Litigation Management – Coordination and strategizing with external counsels and internal business departments for litigation matters, maintaining trackers and reporting the same to APAC Legal. Drafting legal notices and responses for and on behalf of the Company.
- Corporate Governance – Work with Finance Department, external counsels, company secretaries, auditors, etc. for corporate governance, secretarial work, etc.
- Research/ Regulatory – Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives. Industry specific monthly legal updates.Interprets, understands and applies relevant laws, legal and regulatory systems, principles and practices. Incumbent demonstrates strong inter-personal skills and adherence to core values of Company’s ethics and code of conduct.
- Coordination with different business verticals/ departments, support functions, operations team and site teams for the purposes of ensuring our representation before quasi-judicial; judicial and regulatory authorities in the manner as directed or required, with emphasis on Real Estate and Product. This will also include coordination with different business functions for the purposes of replying to claims against the Company.
- Work with the Real Estate and Product Team closely on Lease Deeds, Due Diligences, Landlord Communication and Issues, Compliances etc
- Work with the stakeholders and the external legal counsel on managing litigation and ensuring minimum adverse order against the company
- Conduct Presentations & Seminars in coordination with Sr. to educate Company’s businesses and functions in India on various topics as & when required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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