Assistant Manager - Legal Counsel

At IDEMIA

we are passionate about shaping the future of secure identity and authentication solutions. Our innovative technologies play a crucial role in enhancing security, privacy, and convenience for individuals and organizations worldwide.

You may not know our name, but you have surely used our innovations and solutions. Our mission is to unlock the world and make it safer through cutting-edge identity technologies. Every day, around the globe, we are enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space. We are transforming their lives by making the world more secure and yet also more streamlined.

We have brought together complementary know-how and technologies that have never been combined before for both the physical and digital era: secured connectivity, secured payments and secured identity management. Cybersecurity, biometrics, large scale distributed systems and Cloud computing, analytics and smart devices are at the core of both our physical products and our software and systems.

We serve our clients in 180 countries thanks to our 15,000 employees worldwide.

About IDEMIA Public Security

We are dedicated to serving government and public security entities and, in so doing, IDEMIA is committed to the responsible use of technology for public safety. We develop cutting-edge biometrics technologies and identity verification systems that prioritize privacy, human rights and ensure fair and unbiased application. We are also committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture and our impact on sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Life Cycle Assessment for Vision Pass SP revealed a 38% energy reduction, attributed to its sustainable smart power-saving mode

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Assistant Manager - Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. The role will be responsible for corporate secretarial compliance, corporate governance, regulatory matters, contract management, and legal support across the organization. The position will work closely with business stakeholders, senior management, and global/regional legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate secretarial matters, including Board/Shareholder meetings, minutes, resolutions, statutory registers, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, RBI, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, vendor/customer agreements, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Review tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and commercial documents from a legal and compliance perspective.
• Identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and compliance risks.
• Support litigation-related documentation and coordinate with external legal counsel, as required.
• Maintain legal templates, contract records, corporate documents, and compliance documentation.
• Provide legal and compliance support to Finance, HR, Procurement, Business teams, and senior management.
• Collaborate with global/regional legal teams to ensure alignment with Group policies and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) + LLB; LLM is an added advantage.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial, legal, compliance, or contract management.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, Companies Act, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
• Experience in contract drafting/review, tenders/RFPs/RFQs, and legal documentation.
• Strong communication, drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multinational, fast-paced, and matrix environment