In-House Counsel – India
At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.
EisnerAmper is seeking an Attorney based in India to join our in-house legal team. This role is specifically designed to support our US-based General Counsel office and requires demonstrated knowledge of United States law and legal practice. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and preparing responses to legal provisions in Request for Proposals, review and drafting of commercial contracts (including engagement letters, client contracts, software licenses, and information technology agreements), contract negotiation, compliance review and tracking, and document review in support of subpoena responses.
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
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You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
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You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
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You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
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We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
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We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
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Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What Work You Will be Responsible For:
- Analyzing and confirming compliance obligations in connection with Requests for Proposals and Solicitations and preparing exceptions or redlines to proposal documents
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Reviewing and negotiating NDAs, engagement letters, master services agreements and other commercial contracts
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Supporting General Counsel in document review and responding to third party subpoenas
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Supporting General Counsel in the management of privacy law, information security, insurance and risk management programs
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Supporting General Counsel in managing records retention programs
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Collaborating across US time zones with the General Counsel’s office and other US-based legal and business teams, ensuring timely and effective support despite geographic distance
Basic Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from a US-accredited law school or Master of Laws (LL.M.) in US Law; must be eligible to practice or advise on US law matters from India
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5+ years of experience in US commercial contracts, MSA agreements, vendor contracts, with experience working directly with or on behalf of US-based clients or legal teams
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Experience with US regulatory compliance frameworks, including but not limited to data privacy (CCPA, HIPAA), employment law, and professional services regulations
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Experience supporting a US-based in-house legal or General Counsel office from an offshore or international location required
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Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate overlap with US Eastern and Central time zones, as needed to collaborate effectively with the General Counsel’s office
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
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Strong background in contract drafting and review and negotiation experience
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Proficiency in US contract law, including familiarity with governing law, indemnity, and dispute resolution provisions
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Bar admission or eligibility in a US jurisdiction is preferred
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to draft and present legal analysis clearly for US-based stakeholders
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Prior experience at a US law firm, in a global legal center, or supporting a US multinational’s in-house legal function from India or another offshore location is strongly preferred
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Ability to work on a wide range of mission-critical projects with minimal supervision
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Ability to identify, explain, and balance business and legal risks
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Ability to engender trust; patience and strong client communication and organizational skills
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.
Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [email protected]
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