Supporting and advising on the implementation of a broad range of e-commerce solutions, and conducting related research. This ensures that solutions are implemented legally, in an often-challenging regulatory environment.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of contracts, including customer facing terms, brand/bank partnership agreements, marketing and technology agreements, supply agreements, data protection related agreements and various other routine agreements.
Providing day-to-day legal support on operational matters, including advising on issues relating to intellectual property, consumer protection, data privacy, IT security, payments and counterparty disputes.
Dealing, corresponding and attending meeting/inquiries with regulators.
Attending to inquiries before the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection and making submissions before regulators, where necessary.
Attending court when matters are heard and liaising with external counsels to ensure that the case portfolio is managed effectively.
Draft resolutions and attend to company secretarial matters.
Work with regional legal teams based in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan or other Alibaba group entities and provide support where needed as directed by the Head of Legal. Also support the implementation of group-wide/regional legal compliance programs, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Job Requirements
Bachelors in Law with Advocate license
3-5 years relevant legal experience (top-tier law firms, in-house legal experience in reputed companies preferred).
Experience in trade, corporate/commercial, IP, data privacy, and/or consumer protection related issues is preferred but not mandatory;
Experience in fast-evolving, high pressure, and dynamic industries such as technology or e-commerce.
An excellent knowledge of the law and strong drafting and communication skills.
Ability to think critically and work with minimal supervision is a must.
A legal innovator, who comes up with solutions that are both legally strong and commercially practical.
A keen interest in e-commerce related legal issues with strong professional ethics.
A multi tasker with great organizing skills – who can manage multiple work requests at the same time without compromising on the quality and accuracy of the work.
