Xiaomi, India, is inviting applications from law graduates for the post of Legal Counsel in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
About Xiaomi
Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who believes that high-quality technology doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Xiaomi creates remarkable hardware, software, and internet services for and with the help of its Mi fans. Every company has a mission. Xiaomi’s goal is to bring ‘Innovation for Everyone’.
About the Job
Xiaomi, India, is inviting applications from law graduates for the post of Legal Counsel in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for assisting with:
- Handling legal matters relating to telecom, media and technology laws, e-commerce operations, sales and marketing, wholesale and retail trading, manufacturing, OTT content licensing and privacy-related matters.
- Structuring deals and transactions relating to any and/or all of the above functions.
- Drafting and reviewing a host of agreements including sales and distribution agreements, marketing agreements, franchise agreements, IP licensing agreements, bank partnerships, data transfer arrangements, and other commercial and technology-related agreements.
- Responding to notices and liaising with and managing government, statutory, regulatory, and/or quasi-judicial authorities as and when required.
- Advising on the impact and consequences of new laws and regulations affecting Xiaomi’s businesses.
- Advising business and commercial teams on new business models by highlighting the potential legal issues, and risks, and working with them to develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
- 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.
Eligibility
- LL.B. Degree from a recognized university in India.
- 5-10 years of experience.
- Transaction experience in commercial and corporate contracts is mandatory. Preferred experience in technology and IP laws 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.
Skills Required
- Strong verbal and analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and cross-cultural skills.
- 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.
How to Apply
Click on the link given at the end of this post.
Click here to apply.
Source: Lawctopus
