Deputy General Manager

Position Title: DGM/GM \- Legal \& Compliance Location: Chennai/Pondicherry Company: Integra (www.integranxt.com) Reports To: Co \-Founder, JMD Role Overview: The Head / GM – Legal \& Compliance will be responsible for leading the organization’s legal strategy, contract governance, and compliance framework across geographies. This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership and hands\-on expertise in managing complex IT/ITES legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating organizational risk. A key expectation from this role is the ability to front\-end customer\-facing legal discussions and negotiations, especially for enterprise contracts, and act as a strong business partner to internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 1\. Legal Strategy \& Advisory • Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior leadership on business decisions, risk mitigation, and regulatory matters • Develop and implement the company’s legal and compliance framework aligned with business objectives • Provide guidance on corporate governance, policies, and best practices 2\. Contract Management \& Negotiation • Lead end\-to\-end management of customer and supplier contracts, including: ✓ Master Service Agreements (MSAs) ✓ Software Licensing Agreements ✓ RFPs, SOWs, NDAs • Front\-end and lead customer\-facing legal discussions and negotiations, especially for: ✓ Enterprise/MSA\-level engagements ✓ Complex or non\-standard contractual terms ✓ High\-value or strategic deals • Partner closely with Sales and Business teams to: ✓ Enable faster deal closures while safeguarding legal interests ✓ Provide commercially pragmatic legal solutions ✓ Drive complex contract negotiations across multi\-geo clients ✓ Establish standardized templates, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks 3\. Compliance \& Risk Management • Design and implement a robust compliance and contract obligation management program • Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks 4\. Team Leadership • Build, mentor, and lead a high\-performing legal team • Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of legal support • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning 5\. Stakeholder Management • Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Delivery, Finance, HR, Purchase) to support business objectives • Act as a bridge between business and legal to enable faster decision\-making • Conduct awareness sessions on legal risks and compliance obligations 6\. Labor Laws \& Employment Legal Matters Provide guidance on applicable labor and employment laws, ensuring compliance across geographies Handle and advise on: • Employee disputes, disciplinary actions, and terminations • Labor complaints, notices, and regulatory interactions • Employment contracts, policies, and workplace compliance Support HR in: • Structuring policies aligned with legal requirements • Managing sensitive employee\-related legal issues • Ensure readiness for and support during labor audits and inspections 7\. Litigation \& External Counsel Management • Manage litigation, disputes, and IP\-related matters in coordination with external counsel • Oversee legal documentation and case strategy • Ensure cost\-effective and timely resolution of legal matters 8\. Reporting \& Governance • Present legal updates, risk assessments, and compliance reports to leadership • Maintain dashboards and MIS on contracts, risks, and compliance metrics Key Requirements • Experience: 10–15 years of post\-qualification experience (PQE), preferably in IT/ITES industry • Education: LLB / LLM from a reputed institution • Proven experience in: ✓ Handling global contracts and complex negotiations ✓ Customer\-facing contract discussions (especially MSAs/SOWs) Strong understanding of: ✓ Corporate laws ✓ Commercial contracts ✓ Compliance frameworks ✓ Exposure to UK \& US laws for contract\-related matters will be a strong advantage ✓ Experience in corporate secretarial activities will be an added advantage ✓ Demonstrated experience in team management and leadership roles ✓ Exposure to contract compliance \& obligation management systems is preferred ✓ Ability to work in a fast\-paced, business\-driven environment Key Competencies • Strategic thinking and business acumen • Strong negotiation and influencing skills • Excellent stakeholder management • Leadership and team\-building capability • High attention to detail and risk awareness • Strong communication and presentation skills Ready to Make an Impact? Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your relevant experience to lalitha.mohan@integra.co.in