Soulful Conversations with Bithika Anand: Vineet Vij, Global General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer of Tech Mahindra

This episode of Soulful Conversations with Bithika Anand features Vineet Vij, Global General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of Tech Mahindra and its group companies. .Leading a global team of over 100 lawyers across six countries, he oversees the group’s legal and regulatory functions, including cross-border deals, M&A, litigation, compliance, and IP. Vineet also heads the legal teams across subsidiaries such as Comviva, Born Group, Target Group, and others, and serves on the boards of several Tech Mahindra entities worldwide..In his conversation with Bithika, Vineet shares personal stories of being a third-generation lawyer and how empowering his teams has been central to his leadership style. He reflects on the importance of agility and foresight in the evolving legal landscape, as well as the joy of learning during his formative years at American Express and HCL, which had a lasting impact on his growth. He also speaks about three individuals who have profoundly influenced him: the Late Shri Ratan Tata, whose legacy and values he was fortunate to experience firsthand; Mr. Shiv Nadar, whose philosophy and philanthropic vision deeply inspired him; and Mr. Anand Mahindra, whom he regards as one of the most empathetic, humorous, yet impactful leaders—humble and visionary in equal measure. He reflects on the role of mentorship, lifelong learning, and balancing a high-impact career with industry engagement..Speaking on the role of General Counsel, Vineet Vij says, “All of us are business leaders and, therefore, we have to participate in all business transactions. Not on all days, but on many days we are the Super Heroes of the company, because when things go south – there are summons coming in, there are notices reaching us, there are authorities chasing you, there is a big transaction to be closed, I think what it takes to put your cap and get started!”.[Watch Interview].Vineet is a law graduate from Delhi University and holds a B.Com (Hons.) from Shri Ram College of Commerce, along with additional qualifications in Labour Laws, Company Secretaryship, and Cyber Laws. He serves on the editorial and advisory boards of leading legal publications and institutions such as Amity Law School, Mahindra University, and Bennett University. An active member of industry bodies like FICCI, ASSOCHAM, and INBA, Vineet has received numerous accolades, including the ASSOCHAM Bharat GC Doyen 2024, Forbes Power List Top India GC (2020–2023), and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the India Legal Awards 2023..The Soulful Conversations series looks into lawyers' lives beyond the law - their experiences, personal journeys, values and beliefs that have made them true achievers.The series is presently in its second season. The last episode featured Rajendra Misra, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of the Indian Hotels Company Limited, South Asia’s largest Hospitality groupThe fifth episode featured Mayur Vasani, Head of Legal – India and affiliates, Indonesia, and the Philippines at Kenvue (formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Division).The fourth episode of the second season featured Dr. Akhil Prasad, the Country Counsel-India and Company Secretary with Boeing India.The third episode of the second season featured Group GC at HDFC Bank, Sudhir Kumar Jha.The second episode featured Deepak Acharya, Chief Legal Officer of Aditya Birla Group, while the first episode of the second season featured Dr Sanjeev Gemawat, Managing Director and Group General Counsel at Essar Group.