Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION

NWinning together and making Digitide a greater place to work. We believe in empowering you with the flexibility and resources to follow your ideas and do meaningful work in your own unique way. We value speed, agility and entrepreneurial spirit and are committed to providing you a safe, inclusive and nurturing work environment.

We provide the support you need to grow and be the best you can be. In return, you lead us to build a better business for everyone - our clients, our employees and the world.

NPosition Title: Director / Sr. Director - Legal & Compliance

NReports To: VP - Head Legal & Compliance

NTeam Managed: Team of 3–6 lawyers

NLocation: Bangalore

NEmployment Type: Full-time / Permanent

NTravel: As required (occasional domestic and international)

NRole Overview

nReporting to the VP - Head Legal & Compliance, the Director / Sr. Director - Legal & Compliance is the deputy to the function's head and its effective second-in-command. The role partners with the VP to shape and run the strategy and day-to-day operations of Digitide's Legal & Compliance function, blending hands-on legal expertise with people leadership.

The incumbent owns delivery across commercial contracts, compliance, litigation, data privacy, information security and employment law, leads a team of lawyers, and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The role carries defined decision-making authority, exercises delegated signing and approval limits, and acts as head of the function in the VP's absence.

NSuccess in the First 12 Months

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- A refreshed contracting framework - standardized templates, playbooks, and ensuring adoption of the new CLM workflow with an aim to measurably improve turnaround times
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- A strengthened compliance and governance framework, with clean regulatory filings and no material compliance gaps
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- Reduced legal and litigation risk through proactive advisory and disciplined management of external counsel
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- A capable, motivated legal team with clear ownership, quality standards and development plans
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- Recognition as a trusted, commercially minded partner across business, HR, finance and sales
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nKey Responsibilities

N- Legal & Compliance Strategy

No Partner with the VP - Head Legal & Compliance to define and drive the legal and compliance strategy aligned with business objectives

No Translate strategy intodepartmental processes,



SLAs and operating rhythms, and deputise for the VP as required

No Hold defined decision rights and delegated signing / approval authority, signing off on legal risk within agreed limits and escalating beyond them

N- Team & People Leadership

No Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3–6 lawyers, allocating work, setting priorities and building capability

No Set quality standards, review protocols and performance goals across the team

N- Commercial Contracts

No Oversee drafting, review and negotiation of complex commercial agreements (BFSI, BPM, IT/ITES, vendor & client contracts)

No Standardise contract templates, playbooks and contracting workflows

N- Compliance & Governance

No Ensure compliance with applicable laws, corporate governance norms and internal policies

No Support regulatory filings and board-related legal matters, and strengthen the compliance framework

No Own the anti-bribery and anti-corruption programme and third-party due diligence, aligned to the Prevention of Corruption Act, FCPA and UK Bribery Act

N- Litigation & Dispute Management

No Manage litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, and instruct and manage external counsel

No Track legal risk exposure and drive timely, commercially sound resolution

N- Data Privacy, IP & Information Security

No Advise on data protection and privacy (DPDP Act, GDPR) and embed privacy by design practices

No Protect the company's intellectual property and manage related agreements and filings

No Advise on information security, cyber-incident response and cross-border data transfer obligations, partnering with the information-security team

No Guide responsible-AI and data-governance practices for Digitide's AI and analytics offerings, and manage open-source and software / SaaS licensing

N- Employment Law Advisory

No Advise HR and business leaders on employment and labour law matters, policies and disputes

No Support workforce actions, investigations and separations with sound legal guidance





No Advise on contingent-workforce, moonlighting and gig-model arrangements, and support organisational-change and restructuring people matters

N- Legal Operations & External Counsel

No Own the legal-technology stack (contract lifecycle management, matter and knowledge management) and drive automation and business self-service

No Manage external counsel, legal budgets and spend, and maintain MIS and reporting on key legal and compliance metrics

N- Stakeholder Management

No Partner with business, HR, finance and sales teams on legal matters

No Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership

NKey Requirements

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- Qualification: LLB from a recognised university with enrolment with the Bar Council of India;

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- Experience: 10 - 13 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in IT/ITES, BPM or services industry, with a blend of in-house and law-firm exposure
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- Strong hands-on experience across commercial contracts, compliance, litigation, data privacy, information security and employment law
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- Minimum 3–4 years leading and mentoring a team of lawyers, with demonstrated people-development outcomes
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- Familiarity with listed-company compliance;

prior experience in a listed-company setting a plus

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nKey Skills

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- Commercial judgment - the ability to advise on "how", not just "no", balancing legal risk with business outcomes
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- Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
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- Strategic thinking, problem-solving and comfort operating in ambiguity and a fastpaced, high-growth environment
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- People leadership, highintegrity and sound, timely decision-making
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- Board-readiness, executive presence and gravitas with senior stakeholders
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- Ability to influence without authority and partner across business, HR, finance and sales
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nAbout the Team

nThe Legal & Compliance function is a trusted partner to every part of Digitide from sales and

Ndelivery to finance, HR and the board, enabling growth while safeguarding the organisation.

NYou will help build a modern, business-focused team known for practical, commercially sound

Nadvice.

nDiversity& Inclusion

NDigitide is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive

Nworkplace and welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability,

Nsexual orientation or background.

📌 Director / Sr Director - Legal (Karnataka)
🏢 Digitide
📍 Karnataka