Senior Manager - Legal

Senior Manager, Legal Counsel - India Legal Team

Location: Mumbai, India - Hybrid (onsite 2-3 days a week)

NIQ India seeks to hire a talented, enthusiastic and business-oriented lawyer to join the India Legal team as Senior Manager, Legal Counsel. 

The successful candidate will primarily work on commercial agreements (clients and vendors) relating to data, software, fieldwork, technology, and custom analytics services at the forefront of the evolving retail and manufacturer landscape, as well as provide general legal support and counsel for the India operations including Hubs/Centers operations.

The ideal candidate is curious and eager to roll up their sleeves and creatively solve problems. Candidate should be someone who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with the capability to manage challenging priorities. The candidate will work in a collaborative culture and with a dynamic team to enable the growth of the Commercial business and Hubs/Centers.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage (contracts, including license agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, data license agreements,) and supporting documents.
• Partner with the HR team in addressing labor and employment related queries and matters with legal overplay and collaborate with global Labour and employment (L&E) team as required; 
• Partner with the HR team in drafting and implementation of HR and employment related policies/ guidelines/ documents, etc.
• Collaborate with Global Investigations & L&E teams in people actions, recommendations, etc. and advice from India law perspective.
• Manage compliance related queries including POSH requirements and related advisory, etc. Develop and conduct trainings or awareness sessions on legal and compliance programs or processes including POSH.
• Partner in developing and maintaining robust corporate governance practices and compliance framework as needed, to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with and provide cross-functional support to global and regional corporate departments (Finance, Tax, Technology/IT, Privacy, Security, Intellectual Property, HR, etc.); for contracting matters and other matters as needed.
• With the rapid expansion in India, have a strong external and risk mindset on new laws and impact on our commercial and hub operations, etc.
• Have a strong outlook on identifying gaps and improvement opportunities to ensure consistency in processes, feedback, outputs, and documentation across Commercial and Hubs/Centers in India from a legal perspective.
• Work with team in managing litigations (minimal) including ongoing legacy employment matters and co-ordinate with external lawyers for status, progress and strategy;
• Possess an understanding of privacy laws and frameworks.
• Be a strong enabler and strategic partner in supporting the implementation of strategy and growth initiatives for commercial operations and hubs. 

 Qualifications:

• Qualified Lawyer/LLB and LLM will be an added advantage;
  
• 10+ years of work experience (experience at a law firm and/or MNC in-house is preferred).

 Skills:

• High attention to detail; 
• Ability to challenge status quo and suggest new ways of doing things;
• Demonstrate ability to think and decide quickly, and to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely to lawyers and non-lawyers alike; 
• Understanding of the need for responsiveness and an eagerness to work directly with internal business teams to answer questions and give guidance as needed; 
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a remote environment, within a globally distributed team, and a fast-paced business environment. 
• Experience in handling employment matters, litigations and labor advisory;
• Maintain a global mindset in performing responsibilities and demonstrate a high degree of initiative with minimal direct supervision;
• Strong interest in emerging Legal tech/simplification of processes etc.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including rsum screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full Viewtrade mark. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion