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Manager – Legal (Legal and Compliance) Jobs in Hyderabad, Telangana, India at D. E. Shaw India Private Limited
Title: Manager – Legal (Legal and Compliance)
Company: D. E. Shaw India Private Limited
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.
We are looking for a manager to join our Legal and Compliance team, based out of the firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. The Legal team is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving legal issues and risks for the firm. The team handles matters relating to contract review, transactional and real estate legal support, litigation, employment, and intellectual property. This position provides hands-on exposure to drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts as well as handling legal research projects.
WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
In this role, you will be required to independently review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial and other types of contracts and lead discussions with the counterparties. You will also be expected to work closely with the human capital, finance, and operations teams, among others, to help facilitate the contract review process. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to devise processes relating to contract review, draft various contract templates, and assist with legal research.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Basic qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in law, along with 5-8 years of relevant work experience with a proven aptitude for independently handling contract drafting and negotiations
Detailed knowledge of commercial contract laws
The ability to be self-motivated, result-oriented, a quick learner, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, while being attentive to details and managing deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications:
A master’s degree
Interested candidates can apply through our website:
https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/MgrLegCompMar2025
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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers
Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
