Senior Legal Counsel

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and innovation, supporting cutting-edge business initiatives across international markets.

About the Role

As a trusted advisor embedded in the client's legal team, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio covering commercial transactions, employment law, compliance, and strategic legal initiatives. Your insights will guide the business in structuring deals, managing risk, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
• Negotiate, draft, and review high-value commercial contracts including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, licensing, JV/consortium and subcontractor agreements
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance across global jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC, UKI, US)
• Provide strategic legal counsel on employment law matters, policy development, and HR issues
• Support MA transactions, digital transformation projects, and cross-border entity structuring
• Lead legal input on contract lifecycle automation and AI-driven legal tech initiatives
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, data protection (GDPR, HIPAA), and IP frameworks
• Collaborate closely with procurement, sales, HR, and compliance teams

Candidate Profile
• Indian-qualified lawyer with minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience in-house or with global service firms
• Background in IT, Telecom, Consulting, or Technology sectors preferred
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, employment law, and risk advisory
• Demonstrated experience in managing global contract portfolios and leading compliance initiatives
• High level of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills
• Available to work on-site in Gurgaon 4 days per week

Why This Opportunity?
• Collaborate with internationally renowned legal teams
• Work on high-impact, cross-border legal matters
• Competitive compensation and flexible engagement model
• Be part of a legal innovation journey with global clients Read more