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About:
The D. E. Shaw group was founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw. Their Hyderabad office opened in 1996 with 20 employees and is now home to a large part of the group’s global workforce. D. E. Shaw India has grown to be a critical part of the group’s investment management activities, providing strategic support and impacting business outcomes through deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technology.
Since their inception as a technological development center, they’ve expanded their business into a broad range of software and financial activities.
In 2023, they opened offices in Bengaluru and Gurugram, while remaining central to the information technology industry in Hyderabad, their primary hub.
D. E. Shaw India prizes a culture of collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and investment strategies. Dynamic leadership and diversely talented minds chart their course. Analytical rigor, passion for discovery, and a relentless pursuit of excellence drive them forward.
Role:
Associate Director
Area:
Legal and Compliance team
Location:
Hyderabad
Qualification:
- A bachelor’s degree in law with approximately 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years of leading large legal teams
- Proven leadership and strategic thinking skills, supported by experience in both law firms and multinational organizations
- Exceptional track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse contracts, including license agreements, SaaS contracts, trading agreements (e.g., ISDA, GMRA, confirms, and repos), NDAs, and vendor agreements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high integrity, and the ability to build good relationships with global and local stakeholders
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a speedy environment
- Experience in talent management, including recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing teams
Preferred qualifications:
- A master’s degree in law
- Exposure to industry best practices and emerging trends in legal and compliance functions
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and deliver results in dynamic business environment
- Familiarity with data privacy-related legal matters
Responsibilities:
The Legal team identifies, analyzes, and resolves legal issues and risks, and supports a broad range of international work, including the drafting and negotiation of intellectual property– and trading-related agreements, NDAs, event contracts, and other commercial arrangements. The team also handles data privacy matters, conducts compliance analyses, and provides paralegal support.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here
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