Corporate Counsel – General Corporate & Compliance

Cyient Semiconductors is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Corporate Counsel to join the General Corporate & Compliance function supporting the EMEA, APAC, and North America (NAM) regions. This role is based in our Madhapur, Hyderabad office.The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, business-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across jurisdictions, ensuring robust legal support while driving regulatory and contractual compliance.Experience Required3-6 years post-qualification experience in general corporate lawIn-house experience preferred (not mandatory)Strong exposure to cross-border commercial transactionsKey Responsibilities1. Commercial Contracts & Cross-Border TransactionsDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including:Outsourced services agreementsVendor agreementsPartnership agreementsReseller agreementsManaging both buy-side and sell-side contractingAdvising on cross-border transactions across EMEA, APAC & NAMKeeping abreast of international contracting trends2. Corporate & Regulatory ComplianceManaging regulatory and contractual compliance requirements (including Export Control compliance)Supporting compliance enforcement across assigned territoriesDeveloping policies, procedures, and compliance guidelinesAssisting the global compliance team in territorial oversight3. Dispute & Litigation ManagementManaging disputes and litigation matters in coordination with external counselSupporting the Global Legal Head’s office on contentious matters4. Employment & M&A AdvisoryAdvising on HR/employment-related legal mattersSupporting M&A transactions and related due diligence5. Risk Management & Stakeholder EngagementIdentifying legal and commercial risks and providing pragmatic solutionsDelivering clear, actionable legal recommendations to business leadersCollaborating closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Risk, and IT Security6. Leadership & Global CollaborationMentoring and supervising junior counselsSupporting proposal drafting and RFP responsesOperating effectively in a highly matrixed, global organizationEngaging regularly with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictionsCore CompetenciesStrong commercial mindset with practical risk assessment abilityAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExperience influencing across matrixed global teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and legal research skillsProficiency with contract management systems and legal toolsKeen interest in technology, outsourced engineering services, and data privacyWhat We OfferOpportunity to work across EMEA, APAC, and North America jurisdictionsExposure to global compliance and commercial frameworksCollaborative and growth-oriented legal environmentCompetitive compensation aligned with experience

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