Role: Director
- Legal (BPS) Designation: Director
- Legal

Experience:
12 to 15 Years

Location:
Greater Noida Role Summary We are seeking a Director-level legal qualified to serve as the principal legal lead and trusted advisor to the Business Process Services (BPS) unit. The incumbent will have end-to-end ownership of all contractual, vendor, lease, procurement, employment, compliance, and dispute-related matters for the business. The role combines hands-on negotiation of complex, multi-service outsourcing agreements across global geographies with leadership of the legal team. The successful candidate will be required to balance commercial objectives, speed to market, and sound risk management practices. A minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal department of a multinational organization is required.

Key Responsibilities
1. Client Contracts & Deal Support
• Lead legal strategy for pursuit, negotiation, and closure of complex client transactions.
• Review and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, transition/transformation agreements, data processing agreements, and RFP responses.
• Independently negotiate with international clients and establish risk positions and escalation thresholds. 2. Vendor & Procurement
• Own the legal framework for supplier, subcontractor, staffing, technology, and facilities contracts.
• Ensure client obligations are appropriately flowed down to vendors.
• Develop procurement policies, templates, and approval matrices in collaboration with Procurement and Finance teams. 3. Leases & Real Estate
• Manage lease and leave & license arrangements for delivery centers and offices across India and overseas.
• Handle due diligence, negotiations, renewals, statutory compliance, fit-outs, and exits. 4. Employment & Labour Law
• Advise HR and business leaders on employment-related matters, including hiring, disciplinary actions, separations, restructuring, contract labour compliance,



and POSH.
• Draft employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and HR policies.
• Lead internal investigations and oversee global employment matters in coordination with regional legal counsels. 5. Disputes & Litigation
• Manage commercial, client, vendor, and employment disputes.
• Oversee arbitrations, labour proceedings, regulatory notices, and settlements.
• Manage external counsel, litigation budgets, and legal hold requirements. 6. Risk, Compliance & Data Protection
• Advise on data privacy, information security, cross-border data transfers, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess legal risks associated with emerging technologies, automation, and AI-enabled service delivery. 7. Advisory & Thought Leadership
• Provide legal and commercial guidance to senior leadership.
• Develop legal playbooks, policies, templates, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct legal awareness and risk management training for business, sales, and HR teams. 8. Team Leadership & Governance
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of legal professionals and contract managers.
• Establish quality standards, turnaround timelines, and governance mechanisms.
• Report legal metrics and risk assessments to the General Counsel and BPS leadership. 9. Special Projects & Other Assignments
• Undertake additional responsibilities, strategic initiatives, and special projects as assigned from time to time, consistent with the scope and seniority of the role. Preferred Skills & Competencies
• Commercial Contracting
• Outsourcing & Managed Services Agreements
• Employment & Labour Law
• Vendor & Procurement Contracts
• Leasing & Real Estate Documentation
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Data Privacy & Information Security
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills Connect with Vrinda Gupta for more insights
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