Associate Director - Legal

Incedo is a US-based consulting, data science and technology services firm  with  over 3,500 people  helping clients from our  six offices across US and India . We help our clients achieve competitive advantage through end-to-end digital transformation. Our uniqueness lies in bringing together strong engineering, data science, and design capabilities coupled with deep domain understanding. We combine services and products to maximize business impact for our  clients in telecom, financial services, product engineering and life science & healthcare industries .
Working at Incedo will provide you an opportunity to  work with industry leading client organizations, deep technology and domain experts, and global teams .  Incedo University , our learning platform, provides ample learning opportunities starting with a structured onboarding program and carrying throughout various stages of your career. A variety of fun activities are also an  integral part of our friendly work environment .

Our  flexible career paths  allow you to grow into a program manager, a technical architect or a domain expert based on your skills and interests.

Role Description

Job Title:

Associate Director
Department:
Legal

Location:

Gurugram

Job Summary:

The candidate will be responsible for providing legal support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reviewing contracts, managing legal documentation, and assisting in risk mitigation strategies. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to address legal issues in an IT service industry environment .

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:
Provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and employment matters.
Contract Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor contracts, and client agreements with Indian and International clients.
Ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies.
Ensure adoption of Best industry practices
Compliance and Regulatory Support:
Monitor compliance with applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.
Assist in implementing legal frameworks for data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and IT-related regulations.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate potential legal risks by providing strategic advice to stakeholders.
Support in the resolution of disputes, including pre-litigation matters.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of legal documents and proceedings.
Draft legal memos, opinions, and summaries for senior management.
Liaison with External Counsel:
Coordinate with external legal advisors, when necessary, on specialized matters.
General Support:
Assist in legal due diligence processes, audits, and statutory filings.
Address intellectual property-related matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) is mandatory; a Master’s in Law (LLM) is a plus.
Certifications in Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Compliance, Data Privacy is preferred.

Experience:

10+years of experience in legal roles, necessarily in IT services / corporate legal teams.

Key

Skills:

Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law with specific emphasis to IT-related functions.
Familiarity with data privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and IT Act.
Excellent drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
Ability to analyze legal risks and provide practical solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office.

Preferred Attributes:
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and high ethical standards.