Associate , Legal & Compliance, Central Operation Office

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels..

Role Overview

DBS Technology Services India Private Limited (DTI) is seeking for a legal and compliance professional with minimum 6 years of experience based in Hyderabad, India. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing all legal and compliance functions within DTI, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies for Technology subsidiary (GCC) of DBS Bank having its offices in SEZ premises.

Roles & Responsibilities

SEZ Compliance (Core Function)

• Ensure 100% compliance under SEZ Act 2005 & SEZ Rules 2006.
• Handle interactions with Development Commissioner (DC), Unit Approval Committee (UAC), Specified Officer (SO)
• • Manage Annual Performance Report (APR), Monthly Performance Report (MPR), SOFTEX forms, B-17 Bond, LUT, and import/export procedures, NFE (Net Foreign Exchange)
• Letter of Approval (LOA) and BLUT Renewal
• Lead audits, inspections, and represent the unit before SEZ authorities.

Legal & Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliances with all local regulatory and statutory requirements related to HR, Facilities, finance, IT, SEZ, IUT but not limited to Support the Complex Legal and Compliance Landscape including GEN AI and Data Protection laws & requirements thereof
  • DPDP Act/Rules – Implementation
  • Commercial contract law

Legal Management (Corporate)

• Draft, review, and negotiate all business agreements including but limited to :
• Inter Company Agreements (outsourcing/non outsourcing)
• Technology service agreements
• SaaS contracts
• MSAs, LCA, SOW, NDAs, partner contracts
• Vendor, client, and consultant agreements
• Manage legal risks and provide business-aligned legal advice.
• Legal Advice: Provide advice on legal matters and assess deviations from established guides and policies
• Lead dispute resolution, notices, and litigation management (if any).

Compliance management

•  Monitor Group & Internal compliance framework.
• Group Policies Applicability Assessment to ensure Subsidiary Governance Including Local Policies; Create and maintain policies:
• Anti-bribery & corruption (ABC)
• Whistleblower
• Data protection & privacy compliance
• Develop & Maintain compliance dashboards, risk registers, bond registers, internal SOPs, and annual compliance plans.
• Conduct internal compliance assurance tests and support internal & external audits.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Law Graduate.
• CS qualification would be additional advantage.
• 6 years of experience covering legal + compliance responsibilities.
• Experience working in an SEZ unit is mandatory.
• Exposure to GCC compliance or handling GCC entities is a strong advantage.

Requirements

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics
• Ability to manage multi-country compliance environments
• Strategic thinking with operational execution strength

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