Agile Rays
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Job details:
One of our client in telecom industry is looking for General Manager – Legal & Regulatory to lead legal, regulatory, litigation and compliance activities for their Broadband Division.
Role: General Manager – Legal & Regulatory
Industry: Telecom / Broadband
Function: Legal & Regulatory
Location: Mumbai
Qualification: LLB / LLM preferred
Experience: Senior-level experience in Telecom / Broadband Legal & Regulatory
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Agreements & Commercial Documentation
• Review and vet agreements, MOUs, LOIs, term sheets, license agreements and IPR-related documentation.
• Prepare and standardize agreements for the broadband business.
• Support business teams in drafting documentation based on commercial negotiations.
• Manage online execution of agreements and maintain agreement trackers/MIS.
2. Litigation & Dispute Management
• Review legal matters and advise internal teams on appropriate legal recourse.
• Coordinate with advocates/counsels for legal notices and proceedings.
• Manage litigation before Courts, Tribunals, TDSAT, Mediators and Arbitrators.
• Prepare/review notices, petitions, replies, counter-replies and supporting evidence.
• Track litigation and legal notices through appropriate MIS.
• Handle trademark registration applications, objections and related responses.
3. DoT & Telecom Regulatory Compliance
• Manage regulatory activities with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
• Experience with portals/processes such as SARAL, OCBMS, MBSS Audit, ISRP, Security & Technical Audit will be highly relevant.
• Liaise with DoT officials and provide required clarifications and documentation.
• Advise internal teams on telecom licenses, guidelines, directions and regulatory requirements.
• Manage applications for licenses/authorizations and track approvals.
• Oversee IPDR and website-blocking requirements as directed by DoT/Courts/Government Authorities.
• Coordinate with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) for KYC details, certificates and statements.
4. DoT & TRAI Reporting
• Manage monthly subscriber and data-usage reports to DoT/TRAI.
• Coordinate and submit quarterly PMR reports, including relevant annexures.
• Manage half-yearly returns and other regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely portal submissions.
5. License Fee / AGR & Bank Guarantees
• Coordinate with Finance for License Fee / AGR calculations, payments and regulatory filings.
• Manage quarterly and annual returns through the relevant regulatory portals.
• Review and prepare representations/replies against demand notices.
• Coordinate matters that may require proceedings before TDSAT.
• Manage submission and tracking of Bank Guarantees with CCA offices.
• Maintain the Bank Guarantee tracker and ensure timely renewals/submissions.
6. MIB / Broadcasting Regulatory Matters
• Manage online applications related to channel renewal/change through the Broadcast Seva Portal.
• Coordinate annual renewal fee payments and related regulatory requirements.
7. Legal Governance & Business Advisory
• Prepare updates on AGR, License Fee and DoT communications for senior management/Board meetings.
• Review and process invoices related to advocates, counsels and legal vendors.
• Maintain legal payment trackers and MIS.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice to Business and other internal teams on matters referred to the Legal function.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a senior legal professional with strong hands-on experience in:
- Telecom / Broadband Legal & Regulatory
- DoT & TRAI compliance
- Telecom licensing & regulatory filings
- AGR / License Fee / Bank Guarantees
- Litigation & TDSAT matters
- Commercial agreements & contract management
- Government authority coordination
- Legal advisory and stakeholder management
Candidates with strong exposure to Telecom Regulatory Affairs, Broadband, ISP, DoT, TRAI and TDSAT will be preferred.
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