Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  
• Engagement Letters
  
• Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
  
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
  
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  
• Addendums and Amendments
  
• Lease Deed, LOI, Leave and License Agreement.
  
• Ensure legal enforceability and alignment with business objectives.
  
• Vendor / Non - IT Agreements.
  

Negotiation & Risk Management

• Lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners.
  
• Identify legal and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
  
• Support business teams with contract structuring and advisory.
  

Contract Lifecycle Management
• Maintain contract templates and standard clauses.
• Track contract renewals, amendments, and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with external counsel when required.
• Preferred tools experience: Contract Lifecycle Management tools such as DocuSign CLM, Ironclad, Icertis, Agiloft, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel / SharePoint for contract tracking is an added advantage.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B./LL.M. from a recognized university.
  
• 3–4 years of experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations.
  
• Strong exposure to corporate/commercial/Real Estate law and contractual frameworks.
  
• Experience working in a corporate environment or consulting platform is preferred.
  

Key Skills

• Commercial contract drafting
  
• Contract negotiation
  
• Risk assessment & mitigation
  
• Legal documentation & structuring
  
• Business advisory support
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

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