Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who believes that high-quality technology doesn’t need to cost a fortune. They create remarkable hardware, software, and internet services for and with the help of our Mi fans. Every company has a mission. Theirs is to bring ‘Innovation for Everyone’.
They believe in providing ‘good quality products at an honest price’, and this has garnered the love and affection of millions of consumers across the world. Today, Xiaomi is the third largest Smartphone manufacturer in the World. Xiaomi is present in more than 100 markets across the world and is the leading smartphone brand in over 54 markets. They are also the No.1 smartphone brand in 12+ markets worldwide. Xiaomi has been India’s No.1 smartphone brand for the past 17 quarters. Starting with their first product Xiaomi Mi 3, their product lineup today ranges from Smartphones, Smart TVs, Laptops, Tablets, Smart Wearables, Power Banks, Smart Appliances, Trimmers, Earphones, and several AIoT and Lifestyle products.
Having a global presence, and being a tech behemoth,
Xiaomi moved up 72 spots ranking #266, in the ‘Fortune Global 500’ list for the 4th consecutive year.
Xiaomi was ranked as one of the ’50 Most Innovative Companies of 2021′ by Boston Consulting Group.
Xiaomi was also recognised as one of the ‘Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands’ by Kantar BrandZ.
Role:
Legal Counsel
Location:
Bengaluru
Qualifications:
- LL.B. Degree from a recognized university in India.
- 3-5 years of experience.
- Transaction experience in commercial and corporate contracts mandatory.
- Preferred experience in technology and IP laws as an in-house counsel or as a part of a law firm.
- Ability to work efficiently and proactively on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a commitment to quality.
- Strong verbal and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and cross-cultural skills.
- Team-oriented.
- Good language and drafting skills.
- Solid business acumen and willingness to work in an unstructured working environment and ability to interact comfortably with business and management persons.
- Strategic legal thinking and capable of arriving at practical legal solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Handling legal matters relating to telecom, media, technology, marketing, content licensing, data protection, privacy, e-commerce and intermediaries.
- Structuring deals and transactions relating to any and/or all of the above functions.
- Drafting and reviewing a host of agreements including advertising, marketing, endorsement, IP licensing, data transfer, non-disclosure, and other commercial and technology-related agreements.
- Drafting and reviewing terms of use, privacy policy and other terms for online platforms.
- Responding to notices and liaising with and managing government, statutory, regulatory and/or quasi-judicial authorities as and when required.
- Advising on impact and consequences of new laws and regulations affecting Xiaomi’s businesses.
- Advising business and commercial teams on new business models by highlighting the potential legal issues, risks, and working with them to develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
- Advising the business teams on strategizing and resolving legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, potential disputes and addressing any government enquires.
- Prioritizing and judging what matter should be handled internally or by outside counsels and managing the external counsels effectively.
- Providing strategic and practical legal advice to the business teams of the company as and when required. Ability to break down complex legal issues for the business and commercial teams to understand the associated risks and make correct informed decisions.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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