Xiaomi India Looking For Legal Counsel at Bengaluru, Karnataka, Full Time

Roles & Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for assisting with:

• Provide close support, guidance and oversight to the business teams on topics related to HR compliances, legal metrology, product related compliances, permits, licenses, approvals etc. and monitor corrective action plans relating to regulatory compliance.
• Providing assistance in the preparation of compliance checklists for new product introductions, other business-related compliances and risk assessment.
• Advising on impact and consequences of new laws and regulations affecting Xiaomi’s businesses.
• Handling legal matters relating to aftersales operations, logistics, HR, admin and internal support functions.
• Drafting and reviewing a host of agreements including master service agreements, repair services agreements, employment agreements and other commercial agreements.
• Liaising with and managing government, regulatory and/or quasi-judicial authorities as and when required.
• 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 take correct informed decisions.
• Stay up to date on developments and trends in the industry, track upcoming laws and regulations related to the business, analyze and provide reports and summaries to the team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• L.L.B Degree from a recognized university in India.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• Preferred experience in managing product and HR compliances and contract drafting, review and negotiation 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, exceptional interpersonal skills, cross-cultural skills and highly team oriented.
• Flawless 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.