Specialist - Legal CCR - Legal and Compliance

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $100 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for a resourceful candidate to join our Legal and Compliance department based out of the firm's office in Hyderabad, India. The Legal team is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving legal issues and risks for the firm. The team handles matters related to contract review, transactional and real estate legal support, litigation, employment, and intellectual property.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will review a range of data evaluation and license agreements and conduct comprehensive risk assessments with special focus on MNPI (Material Nonpublic Information) and PII (Personally Identifiable Information). You will also be involved in other legal and compliance projects such as assessment of potential consultants and annual compliance evaluation of existing data vendors. Additionally, you will also get the opportunity to collaborate with attorneys in other offices of the D. E. Shaw group on various agreements and miscellaneous projects.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate should hold-

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in law
• An impressive record of academic achievement along with 0 to 3 years of experience, including experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating licensing, technology, and other commercial contracts
• Exceptional organizational and analytical ability, outstanding judgment, keen attention to detail, and proven drafting and communication skills
• Excellent project planning and management skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in independently handling review of license agreements and matters relating to MNPI and PII
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/SpLegalCCRAug26

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.