Senior Legal Counsel

Job Opportunity: Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts | India (Delhi NCR)**

Contract: 6 Months (with potential extension) | Full-Time

Location: Central Gurgaon – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Experience: 8+ Years PQE

Sector: Technology, IT Services, Consulting, and Telecom

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a global technology-driven organization on a contract basis.

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:
• Negotiate and draft high-value commercial contracts.
• Review and finalize agreements to ensure alignment with company goals.
Advise on legal and regulatory compliance across global jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC, UKI, US):
• Analyze and interpret complex laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on compliance requirements and risk management strategies.

Provide strategic legal counsel on employment law matters, policy development, and HR issues:
• Develop and implement employment policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and conflict resolution.

Support M&A transactions, digital transformation projects, and cross-border entity structuring:
• Analyze and advise on merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Support digital transformation projects by providing legal guidance.

Lead legal input on contract lifecycle automation and AI-driven legal tech initiatives:
• Develop and implement contract lifecycle automation processes.
• Provide guidance on AI-driven legal tech initiatives.

Ensure adherence to corporate governance, data protection (GDPR, HIPAA), and IP frameworks:
• Develop and implement corporate governance policies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Collaborate closely with procurement, sales, HR, and compliance teams:
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Candidate Profile

Indian-qualified lawyer with minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience in-house or with global service firms:
• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience as an in-house lawyer or with a global service firm.

Background in IT, Telecom, Consulting, or Technology sectors preferred:
• Prior experience in the IT, Telecom, Consulting, or Technology sectors is desirable.

Strong expertise in contract negotiation, employment law, and risk advisory:
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and employment law.
• Proven ability to provide risk advisory services.

Demonstrated experience in managing global contract portfolios and leading compliance initiatives:
• Proven track record of managing global contract portfolios.
• Experience leading compliance initiatives.

High level of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills:
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.

Available to work on-site in Gurgaon 4 days per week:
• Availability to work on-site in Gurgaon 4 days per week.

Why Join LawFlex?

Collaborate with internationally renowned legal teams:
• Opportunity to collaborate with top-tier legal teams.

Work on high-impact, cross-border legal matters:
• Contribute to high-profile, cross-border legal projects.

Competitive compensation and flexible engagement model:
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible engagement model options.

Be part of a legal innovation journey with global clients:
• Join a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of legal innovation.

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