Associate Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Role Purpose

To assist in the ethical compliance/ data privacy / GDPR related domains leading to assurance to the board of the timely compliance of all Wipro entities. The role is responsible to support the group wide program management of the initiatives and to keep the policies relevant in light of the changing requirements.

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At Wipro, strategic partnerships are one of the core pillars of our business strategy. We have a 360 degree relationship with our partners and the Wipro Winning Together approach is aimed at delivering unparalleled value to our clients.  The Wipro Partner Ecosystem helps create unique winning partnerships that offer mutual business growth opportunities, joint value driven by collaboration, executive commitment and thought leadership around future technologies.

The candidate will be expected to provide support with drafting, reviewing and negotiating all strategic partner engagements and advise business teams on various aspects relating the partner Ecosystem.  The position requires regular communications with key business stakeholders, sharp business acumen, excellent contract drafting skills and the ability to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, while successfully protecting the interests of the company.  The attorney will be part of a dynamic, collegial and growing practice group within the corporate legal department.

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating software license agreements, IT services contracts (e.g., Cloud and hosting agreements), IT infrastructure contracts, IP licenses, online advertisement/marketing agreements, ISDA contracts, construction contracts, property related documents, treasury contracts, structured finance documents, hardware purchase and leasing agreements, staffing contracts, IT development agreements, collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, bank guarantees etc.
• Understanding of software license compliance issues, including open source software and experience on SAAS, IAAS, PAAS, etc. related copyright issues will be preferred.
• Knowledge of legal and compliance issues, such as data protection issues, relating to cross-border transactions
• Exposure to contract disputes, including dispute resolution and/or litigation (preferred)
• Requires working with senior leadership and advising them.
• Required to collaborate with other teams supporting customer engagements, undertake trainings for other legal teams. Create template and playbook creation.

 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience (preferably at least 3 years in-house)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Good academic credentials