Job Title: Sr legal Associate

Location - Noida Remote

Job ID - R - 8062

EC-Council is the world's largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

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Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate - Legal, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

Contract drafting, negotiating, vetting and redlining all kinds of agreements and ancillary documentation MSA, RFP, RFQ, SaaS, SHA, Re-seller agreements, NDAs, Partner agreements, Distributor Agreements, Service Agreements, Author Agreements, Training Centre Agreements, Commercial Lease Agreements, License Agreements etc
To advise on employment related issues e.g. termination, severance, mutual separation, outsourcing arrangements, employment templates
Prior M&A experience Working with external counsel, due diligence and reporting, transaction documents including term sheets, LOI, SHA, SPA etc. To participate in negotiation and advice and be involved in preparation of documentation for mergers, disposals, restructures, strategic alliances, acquisitions of companies (if any)
Experience in data protection and data privacy including drafting privacy policies, knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, DPDP etc., working closely with DPO to implement data protection clauses in agreements, knowledge of Data Processing Agreements, SCCs etc.
To provide professional legal advice, legal leadership, strategy and risk management through knowledge experience and help develop compliance systems and processes for all legal operations and all areas of the business in conjunction with functional and business leaders in the countries and with appointed external legal advisors,
To provide and set strategic direction, sound balanced legal advice on a wide range of corporate commercial matters. Accountability for corporate compliance and legal issues. Oversight for various legal regulatory and government affairs related matters,
To provide guidance, advice on product developments and approval on marketing claims and marketing materials globally.
Review and participate in the negotiation review and approval of material contracts. To pro- actively ensure compliance in all areas of laws and contractual agreements and have preventive measures in place. To ensure the legality of all significant contracts entered in particular with regard to third party contractors, distributors, purchasing, employment, compensation etc.,
To participate, assist and liaise with corporate functional departments on key technical service fee agreements, professional consultancy/services agreements, licensing and assignments as well as in dealing with third parties in matters of conflict and settlement,
To coordinate and work with regional team and corporate groups in the global functions contract management, partner laws etc
To develop and have training programs for non-legal functions on contractual, intellectual property, marketing law issues, where necessary,
Co-ordinating with various internal stakeholders and advise them on legal issues,
Research on various countries- laws,
Preparing and assisting the relevant departments to form various policies and procedures regarding legal matters,

Required Qualifications & Skills

LLB, LLM for a reputed law school (national law schools will be preferred)
5-7 years of work experience in a law firm or in-house with an MNC. Worked in a global organization in house and dealt with diverse stakeholders from across the word
Good inter-personal skills: Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
Ability to handle work within short deadlines
Good oratory skills should able to communicate well, with higher management
Team player
Functioning on global timelines
Sensitivity towards a diverse work culture

About Our Culture

EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.

Additional Information

EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

EC-Council is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability that limits your ability to complete any part of the application process and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [HIDDEN TEXT] and let us know how we can assist.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must be able to provide proof that they are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is posted and are currently residing there. EC-Council does not offer employment to ineligible candidates and reserves the right to revoke employment in case the candidate loses the authorization to work.

If, as part of the recruitment process, you are required to complete or submit any form of work, project, case study, or assignment, please note that such material will be considered the exclusive property of EC-Council. By submitting such work, you acknowledge that EC-Council retains all rights, title, and interest in the submitted content, including any intellectual property contained therein.

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Senior Legal Associate