Associate Corporate Counsel

Cyient Semiconductors is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Associate Corporate Counsel to join the General Corporate & Compliance function supporting the EMEA, APAC, and North America (NAM) regions. This role is based in our 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 Required
3+ years post-qualification experience in general corporate law
In-house experience preferred (not mandatory)
Strong exposure to cross-border commercial transactions
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial Contracts & Cross-Border Transactions
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including:
Outsourced services agreements
Vendor agreements
Partnership agreements
Reseller agreements
Managing both buy-side and sell-side contracting
Advising on cross-border transactions across EMEA, APAC & NAM
Keeping abreast of international contracting trends
2. Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Managing regulatory and contractual compliance requirements (including Export Control compliance)
Supporting compliance enforcement across assigned territories
Developing policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines
Assisting the global compliance team in territorial oversight
3. Dispute & Litigation Management
Managing disputes and litigation matters in coordination with external counsel
Supporting the Global Legal Head’s office on contentious matters
4. Employment & M&A Advisory
Advising on HR/employment-related legal matters
Supporting M&A transactions and related due diligence
5. Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Identifying legal and commercial risks and providing pragmatic solutions
Delivering clear, actionable legal recommendations to business leaders
Collaborating closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Risk, and IT Security
6. Leadership & Global Collaboration
Mentoring and supervising junior counsels
Supporting proposal drafting and RFP responses
Operating effectively in a highly matrixed, global organization
Engaging regularly with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
Core Competencies
Strong commercial mindset with practical risk assessment ability
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience influencing across matrixed global teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and legal research skills
Proficiency with contract management systems and legal tools
Keen interest in technology, outsourced engineering services, and data privacy
What We Offer
Opportunity to work across EMEA, APAC, and North America jurisdictions
Exposure to global compliance and commercial frameworks
Collaborative and growth-oriented legal environment
Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Work arrangement
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