Job Opening: Principal Legal Counsel at Infosys Limited (Bangalore)
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About the Role
Infosys Limited is seeking applications for the position of Principal Legal Counsel in its Office of Integrity and Compliance, Legal Department, located in Bangalore. This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned law professional to join a globally recognized organization and drive excellence in corporate compliance, ethics, and regulatory adherence1.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Infosys Whistleblower Program: Own, implement, and continuously improve a global and regional compliance framework founded on seven pillars of compliance excellence.
- Handle Global Investigations: Manage a wide range of investigations, negotiate, and execute remediation plans.
- Drive Compliance Objectives: Contribute to the Compliance & Integrity Plan, propose system improvements, resolve compliance issues, and complete operational action plans.
- Regulatory Awareness: Stay updated with key regulatory regimes—such as Whistleblower regulations, Anti Bribery/Corruption, Anti Trust, and Confidentiality requirements—and ensure related controls and processes are robust.
- Collaboration & System Enhancement: Work closely with HR on whistleblower systems and feedback mechanisms, pushing for ongoing improvements.
- Training & Communication: Plan and conduct effective trainings and communication activities to embed compliance best practices within the company culture.
- Policy Interpretation: Analyze and interpret new laws and regulations; proactively adapt policy, training, and communication strategies.
- Complaint & Investigation Management: Lead the full lifecycle of complaints, investigations, and associated remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- 12–18 years’ experience in legal and compliance roles, with proven responsibility in corporate compliance programs and/or advisory.
- Deep knowledge of corporate compliance essentials, including hands-on experience in policy implementation, investigations, and remediations.
- Familiarity with compliance analytics and automation for risk evaluation is advantageous but not mandatory1.
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and operationalize new regulations.
- Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience conducting compliance training and building cultural assurance.
- Proven problem-solving and trend identification abilities.
Application Process
- Location: Bangalore, India
- How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online via Infosys’s career portal.
Application Link: https://career.infosys.com/jobdesc?jobReferenceCode=INFSYS-EXTERNAL-216492&rc=0&jobType=normal
Official Notification: https://career.infosys.com/jobdesc?jobReferenceCode=INFSYS-EXTERNAL-216492&rc=0&jobType=normal
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced legal professionals looking to contribute to Infosys’s reputation for integrity and compliance on a global scale.
