About the Responsibilities  

The following positions are available right away with Anand Sharma & Associates Solicitors and Advocates (Delhi) for their corporate team:

For the following positions, these are:

1. 2-4 years of PQE in mergers & acquisitions, tax law, real estate law, banking law, and FDI legislation for junior associates. There is room for negotiation in the salary being given for this post, which is INR 35,000 per month.

2. Senior Associate: A lawyer with at least 8 years’ experience who specialises in mergers and acquisitions, tax law, real estate law, banking law, and FDI law. With opportunity for negotiation, the salary being offered for this role is INR 1,25,000 per month.

3. Corporate Counsel – A lawyer with 5-7 years of experience. With space for negotiation, the salary being offered for this post is INR 80,000 per month.

4. A Chartered Accountant (C.A.) with in-house experience who specialises in forensic audits and has 2-4 years of experience. With opportunity for negotiation, the salary being offered for this post is INR 50,000 per month.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates may apply from here: –   asharmaassociates53@gmail.com

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About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.

We use the combined power of journalism and the law to build global awareness of critical issues faced by humanity, inspire collective leadership and help shape a prosperous world where no one is left behind.

TrustLaw

TrustLaw is the global pro bono service of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. As the world’s leading pro bono legal service, TrustLaw helps high-impact NGOs and social enterprises, to grow, streamline their operations and navigate complex laws and regulations by connecting them with free legal assistance from the best law firms and corporate legal teams around the world. We also deliver groundbreaking legal research on key social and policy issues that our members use to support their advocacy and law reform efforts, and we deliver innovative capacity-building workshops on legal issues across the globe.

Legal projects facilitated through TrustLaw range from everyday operational and commercial matters – such as corporate structuring, intellectual property, non-profit governance or employment advice – to large-scale cross-border legal research projects. Research projects are based on NGO and social enterprise priorities across social or policy issues ranging from freedom of expression and social innovation policy, to human trafficking and data and digital rights, with a growing number in Thomson Reuters Foundation’s focus areas of media freedom, inclusive economies and human rights.

The Role

The Foundation is recruiting a highly skilled and dynamic Legal Programme Manager to grow and strengthen our award-winning TrustLaw programme across Asia. We have a growing presence in the region but see great potential for continuing to broaden and deepen the reach of our service, particularly across the Foundation’s focus areas of media freedom, inclusive economies and human rights. The position would be based in Mumbai and work closely with our Asia Legal Officer, who is based in Mumbai, and our Asia Programme Officer, who is based in Thailand, both of whom provide support to TrustLaw’s activities across the region.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Designing and implementing strategies to expand and strengthen the TrustLaw service, ensuring we serve the best NGOs, social enterprises and legal teams and we deepen TrustLaw’s work across the focus areas of media freedom, inclusive economies and human rights.
  • Managing relationships with key TrustLaw members and facilitating their engagement with the service, through hosting events and regular communications.
  • Scoping legal pro bono requests from our community of NGOs and social enterprises so that the requests clearly explain the legal needs.
  • Managing pro bono requests, including connecting the pro bono client with lawyers and following up with the parties involved.
  • Designing and managing multiple cross-border research programmes that address the most critical social and policy needs facing our NGO and social enterprise members.
  • Line management of a Programme Officer based in Bangkok and a Legal Officer based in Mumbai.
  • Providing leadership or support, as appropriate, in the design, implementation and resourcing of strategic Thomson Reuters Foundation projects in the region or globally.
  • Design and execute a robust communications strategy that includes member events and promotion of TrustLaw publications.
  • Representing TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation by speaking publicly about our work at conferences and other events.
  • Maintaining a high profile in Asia by supporting and coordinating events for TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, including working group, panel discussions and workshops, among others.
  • Supporting the team to deliver the TrustLaw Awards and thought leadership projects including the TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono and TrustLaw training courses.
  • Assist with other duties as required.

The candidate

  • An experienced lawyer (5+ years) with strong legal skills and experience in pro bono and in international development or social change
  • Commercial experience with a law firm or in-house would be favourable.
  • A strong understanding of the legal and non-profit sectors in Asia, and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that pro bono opportunities bring to law firms and legal teams.
  • Proven organisational abilities and experience of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Extensive experience project managing projects or programming in the charity, non-profit, or pro bono sectors.
  • Extensive experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior corporate executives and partners of top law firms to social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and any other beneficiaries of our services.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of one or more of Thomson Reuters Foundation’s focus areas (media freedom, inclusive economies and/or human rights)
  • Experience conducting due diligence, monitoring the effectiveness and impact of NGOs and social enterprises.
  • A leader who is able to direct global strategy and manage multiple high-level projects consecutively
  • A strong team player, able to work remotely and communicate effectively with a global team.
  • Experience managing a team.   
  • Experience designing tailored pitches and presentations to a variety of senior commercial stakeholders and articulating social impact in a commercial context.
  • An exceptional communicator with strong writing skills and extensive public speaking experience.
  • Is ambitious, dynamic, and creative.
  • Experience in Salesforce would be favourable.  Experience using and managing information in databases required.
  • Strong understanding and ability to use a range of software tools, including Microsoft Office, CMS, Eventbrite, etc.
  • Fluent in English, other languages favourable.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

To apply for this position, send your CV and cover letter in English describing how you meet the specifications for this role, what you bring to it, and your availability to start.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The salary is relative to the local charitable sector in the country of application and will be commensurate with experience. 

Applicants must have the right to work in India.

Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 25,000 employees across more than 75 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. 

Accessibility 

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.

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About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Star India Private Limited, which is part of a business segment we call Star.

About Star:

Star India has defined the Indian media landscape for over two decades and today is one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, reaching approximately 650 million viewers a month across India and more than 100 other countries. Star generates 20,000 hours of content every year and broadcasts 40+ channels in 8 different languages, reaching 9 out of 10 C&S TV homes in India. The network’s entertainment channel portfolio includes Star Gold, Channel V, Star World, Star Movies, Star Utsav, Life OK, Movies OK and Star Plus, India’s No. 1 Hindi General Entertainment Channel. It has a leading presence in regional broadcasting as well, through a bouquet of affiliate channels which includes Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Star Pravah, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Suvarna, Suvarna Plus, Vijay and now Maa. It is also present in the Indian movie production and distribution space through Fox Star Studios, an affiliate joint venture company.

Job Summary:

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY: Star India has defined the Indian media landscape for more than 30 years, and today is one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, reaching around 700 million viewers a month on TV across India and over 100 other countries. Star India’s channel portfolio cuts across general entertainment, films, sports, infotainment, kids, and lifestyle content across eight languages. The network generates over 20,000 hours of content every year and broadcasts 70+ channels, reaching 9 out of 10 C&S TV homes in India. The Star Sports network is one of the leading sports networks with 17 channels in its bouquet. It is home to a number of leading domestic and international sports and is making quantum leaps in transforming sports in the country, helping India become a multi-sporting nation. Disney+ Hotstar, India’s largest premium streaming platform has changed the way Indians watch their entertainment – from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas. With the widest range of content in India, Disney+ Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of TV Shows and Movies in 8 languages, regional and national News, and coverage of every major global sporting event, including the IPL. The company is present in the Indian movie production and distribution space through Fox Star Studios. The studios is also responsible for the marketing and distribution of its Hollywood slate in the country. For more details visit us at http://www.startv.com/

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drafting and vetting of program & film production related contracts, film & program distribution and syndication contracts, rights licensing contracts, , Artist Agreements, , Content  Acquisition Agreements (Films and Programs) , Marketing Agreements,  and all other miscellaneous agreements
  • Conduct due diligence of movies to be acquired.
  • Providing legal assistance related to legal cases from time to time.
  • Do legal research.
  • Drafting rules and regulations for all the marketing contests for consumer engagements and activities which are held on our channels, from time to time; all documents pertaining to  reality shows.
  • Draft legal notices/responses etc. from time to time.
  • Assist in litigation pertaining to the business.

​PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • Adhere to set timelines
  • Risk mitigation
  • Ability to coordinate across various functions, understand the business needs, identify legal issues and timely escalation  

QUALIFICATIONS

  • LLB with 5 years of experience preferably in Media and Entertainment, Telecom, IT, ITeS, ISP, Internet, retail Sector
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in a top tier law firm is preferred
  • preferred from top tier law schools, such as the National Law schools, ILS Pune, Symbiosis, Pune.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Demonstrate (hands on experience) in contract drafting, good negotiation, and execution skills i.e., ability to draft, negotiate and close transactions independently
  • Good contract drafting skill sets.
  • Good knowledge of Contract Act 1857, Copyright Law and Trademark laws, Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act1995, TRAI Regulations
  • Well versed with various content regulation such as the Self-Regulation Code framed by the IBF and the BCCC Guidelines, the ASCI, NCPCR guidelines, Should have excellent research skills.
  • Good communication skill sets required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Should be focused and goal oriented.
  • Effective communication skills and good command over English (both oral and written) and the ability to interact  with people across all levels in the organization. Good organizational and interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively in  a fast-paced dynamic business environment
  • Should be pro-active and a team player.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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Basic Function

To assist the Legal Function. Should be capable of handling multiple legal assignments and ensure minimization of legal risks to the organization. Meeting deadlines with minimum turnaround time in handling legal matters.

Essential Functions

Support and collaborate with EXL Legal team in:

1) Contracts:

Reviewer/ negotiator for commercial agreements, including client Master Services Agreements, SOWs/ Work Orders, Vendor Contracts, Facility Leases, Software License Agreements, Service level agreements, NDAs and RFPs.

Ensure legal risks are addressed while balancing business needs and objectives.

Ensure contracts are negotiated within EXL contracting standards, while facilitating deal-to-deal specific exceptions and customizations and pro-actively working with Business team members to creatively solve issues.

2) Indian law issues: Legal research and responding to legal queries facing the Indian entities, covering all local laws and regulations. Supporting the corporate secretarial team from time to time.

3) Employer Employee relationships: Handling employee matters, researching and advising on applicable laws concerning employment, providing trainings, answering legal queries and satisfactory resolution of employment issues.

4) Managing and driving company litigation in India, across the board.

5) Specific Projects: Assist with Special Projects as the need arises to support the businesses strategic growth while keeping within the acceptable risk profile. Ability to take ownership of projects and “run with them” to completion.

6) Talent Management: Conducting training and awareness sessions on upcoming legal and compliance areas. Ensure team engagement; provide team development, orientation and mentoring. Continue to build and improve processes to minimize team conflicts.

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