About the Organization
ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is a global provider of corporate governance, ESG, and financial market intelligence solutions. Founded in 1985 and majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS operates in more than 30 locations worldwide and serves thousands of institutional investors and corporations. The organization provides research, analytics, proxy advisory services, sustainability solutions, and market intelligence to help clients make informed investment and governance decisions.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity (Corporate Counsel)
Eligibility Criteria
- LL.B. or J.D. degree from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
- Membership in good standing with the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Experience in corporate and commercial matters for multinational organizations.
- Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and client management.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and support global business operations.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to the global sales team on outbound commercial agreements.
- Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including:
- Professional services agreements
- Data and software licensing agreements
- Procurement and supply agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Assist in updating and modifying contract templates.
- Support regulatory compliance matters, including corporate, securities, and data privacy laws.
- Assist with corporate governance matters for the parent entity and its subsidiaries.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on complex commercial negotiations.
Mode of Work
Hybrid (Full-time)
Location: Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the official LinkedIn job listing.
