Deputy General Manager

BLS International Services Ltd. is a globally trusted, AI & tech-enabled service provider to governments and citizens, with a legacy since 2005. It is worlds largest publicly listed Visa & Counselor services company, traded on India's major stock exchanges (BSE: 540073; NSE: BLS). BLS International offers a comprehensive range of service solutions encompassing outsourced visa processing, document verification, biometrics, attestation, passport services, e-visa solutions, end-to-end solutions in e-governance, digital and retail services. BLS International partners with over 46 client governments and operates across 100+ countries through 50,000+ centres, 9 global training hubs, and 8 global contact centres. Guided by a continued focus on innovation, transparency, and service excellence, BLS International combines cutting-edge technology with robust operational processes to deliver the highest standards of data security and efficiency. Recognized for its proven track record and adherence to global standards, BLS International has been featured among Business Today's India's Most Valuable Companies, Forbes Asia's Best Under a Billion, Fortune India's The Emerging 100. To explore more about BLS Internationals global presence and comprehensive service offerings, visit www.blsinternational.com.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, MoUs, NDAs, vendor/service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual obligations, liabilities, indemnities, dispute resolution, and legal risks.
• Review business proposals, tenders, and international agreements from a legal and risk perspective.

2. International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

• Manage and support international arbitration and cross-border commercial disputes, including preparation and review of notices, pleadings, submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external counsel, international law firms, arbitrators, and internal stakeholders on arbitration and litigation matters.
• Track disputes, claims, legal exposure, timelines, and resolution strategies.

3. Litigation & Regulatory Matters

• Manage litigation, legal notices, claims, and other disputes in coordination with external counsel.
• Provide legal support on applicable corporate, regulatory, and compliance requirements and assist with regulatory notices, audits, and inquiries.
• Maintain appropriate records and MIS for ongoing legal and regulatory matters.

4. Cross-Border Legal Support

• Provide legal support for international contracts, partnerships, and business arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review foreign-law governed agreements and advise on jurisdiction, governing law, dispute resolution, and enforcement risks.
• Coordinate with local/international counsel on country-specific legal matters.

5. Legal Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and regulatory risks and provide practical, commercially aligned legal advice.
• Manage external legal counsel, including scope, deliverables, timelines, and legal costs.
• Develop and maintain Legal MIS covering contracts, litigation, arbitration, claims, and key legal risks.

Candidate Profile

• LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• 12+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in a reputed law firm and/or corporate legal function.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, international arbitration, litigation, dispute resolution, and cross-border legal matters.
• Hands-on experience dealing with international clients, overseas entities, and foreign legal counsel.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.