Overview
An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel, Commercial Contracts based in India. This role is part of a fast-growing, globally distributed legal function supporting complex commercial operations across multiple regions and business units. The position focuses on reviewing and negotiating vendor and supplier agreements across international markets, balancing legal rigor with commercial pragmatism.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), order forms, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and vendor/supplier contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
- Act as a key legal partner to business and functional teams, providing timely, solution-oriented legal guidance to support commercial operations and decision-making.
- Support and enhance contract playbooks, templates, and negotiation frameworks to ensure consistency, scalability, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting commercial contracting and ensure internal practices remain compliant.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across different time zones to facilitate smooth contracting and business execution.
- Provide pragmatic risk assessments and strategic legal advice balancing legal protection with business enablement.
- Support broader legal team initiatives and assist with additional legal matters as required.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice law in India with 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
- Experience working with or within in-house legal teams or reputable law firms handling global commercial agreements, particularly vendor/supplier contracts.
- Strong expertise in reviewing and negotiating a broad range of contracts including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, NDAs, and related commercial documents.
- Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives in a practical, solutions-focused manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners across geographies.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and collaborative environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and exposure to privacy or data-related legal considerations is a plus.
- Energetic, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options within India.
- Opportunity to work in a global legal team supporting complex, cross-border commercial operations.
- Exposure to high-growth technology and AI-driven business environments.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced work culture with strong cross-functional engagement.
- Career development opportunities within a rapidly scaling international organization.
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