Assistant Corporate Counsel Assistant Corporate Counsel
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What is the Assistant Corporate Counsel in the Legal group responsible for?
This position is for a Junior Attorney on the Contract Review Team focusing on contract drafting, negotiation and counseling, with an emphasis on technology and acquiring goods and services for use by the Franklin Templeton family of companies around the world. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience as an attorney. This position will be based in Hyderabad and will report to a Senior Attorney based in San Mateo.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Assistant Corporate Counsel in the Legal group?
Negotiating and drafting both complex and simple agreements including developing contract templates, EULAs and website TOUs and contracts on a variety of matters, including, technology, data, marketing, consulting, real estate, HR, aircraft, facilities, events, etc. Work may be independent or at the direction of a Senior Attorney depending on the scope and complexity of the agreement.
Researching laws and regulations applicable to the Company and advising on appropriate legal action, including drafting policies where appropriate.
Under the supervision of a Senior Attorney, counseling a wide array of business units (primarily in India, United States, and United Kingdom) and Company executives on contract issues and legal risks and crafting viable solutions to complex legal issues. Interacting regularly with internal business clients, external vendors, contracts professionals, and opposing counsel, which requires strong communication skills (both oral and written) and commitment to superior client service.
Partnering with business units to complete project goals while protecting the Company's interest and mitigating legal risks.
Assisting with management of contract workflows and use of contract lifecycle management software.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?
Knowledge, education, and experience:
Must have superb communication skills (both oral and written)
Must be well-versed in Microsoft Office Productivity Suite and related ( e.g ., Adobe Reader, etc.)
Must be computer savvy
2-4 years of technology and U.S. contracts experience a plus
Experience managing a contract database a plus
Law degree from a top law school
Understanding of legal terminology and U.S. contracting language
Skills and abilities:
Review and modify agreements
Negotiate changes with opposing counsel/contract professionals
Detail oriented
Superior analytical skills
High productivity
Committed to superior client service
Highly organized
Able to prioritize
Highly flexible for changes in a dynamic/fast moving environment
Problem solving and decision making:
Must have ability to compare situations to prior occurrences to determine if precedent exists and apply that resolution
Must exercise independent judgment within scope of assignment
Must recognize unique situations
Must be able to analyze complex language and deduce what business risks may be involved
Must be able to gain understanding of underlying business processes for individual contract and see that material elements are completely documented
Must be able to prioritize competing work assignments from a variety of business clients
Must be able to recognize situations where escalation/intervention of superior needed
Must recognize which matters must be discussed with superiors and which matters are routine that can be handled without involving superiors
Sound business judgement and common sense
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST
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Highlights of our benefits include:
Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee's dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
Life insurance for protection of employees' families
Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
Personal loan assistance
Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
12 weeks Paternity leave
Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
Transport facility
Child day care facility for women employees
Cricket grounds and gymnasium
Library
Health Center with doctor availability
HDFC ATM on the campus
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