Sr. Counsel - Legal & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day compliance activities and advise stakeholders on applicable compliance requirements and obligations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, conduct impact assessments, and drive implementation of compliance obligations.
• Own compliance tracking and reporting through compliance management tools and coordinate with business stakeholders.
• Prepare compliance dashboards, reports, and Board/Senior Management presentations.
• Lead and support internal audits, external assessments, and remediation activities.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain compliance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs.
• Support investigations, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support data privacy initiatives, including privacy impact assessments, vendor reviews, data governance, and compliance with GDPR, DPDP Act, and other applicable privacy laws.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Law.
• 5-8 years of experience in Corporate Compliance or Legal Compliance, with exposure to Data Privacy and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of corporate compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws, including GDPR and DPDP Act.
• Experience with compliance management tools, compliance audits, policy management.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and compliance management tools.
• Professional certifications in Compliance, Ethics, Data Privacy, or Company Secretary (CS) qualification will be an added advantage