Overview
A fast-growing global technology organization is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel based in India, preferably in Pune or Bangalore. This role is part of the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) legal department and requires 8+ years of experience. The position primarily supports commercial contract negotiations and legal compliance across the APJ region and offers a work-from-home arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of three legal and contracts professionals responsible for negotiating and structuring a variety of commercial contracts, including channel agreements, cloud/SaaS and software subscription contracts, procurement, NDAs, RFPs, and professional services agreements in India, APJ, and beyond.
- Provide regional legal support related to APJ compliance, employment, litigation, and investigations.
- Collaborate closely with the global legal department and other key stakeholders.
- Support APJ and global legal teams on ad hoc projects as needed.
- Develop and improve workflow processes between the legal department and other departments to facilitate dealmaking and compliance initiatives, including leveraging AI tools and automation opportunities.
Requirements
- Legal authority to practice law in India.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in-house and/or at a law firm, with proven expertise in drafting and negotiating technology contracts.
- Experience handling India and APJ compliance, employment, litigation, and investigations (approximately 10-15% of workload).
- Ability to balance legal risks with business strategy and synthesize directions effectively.
- Self-starting, proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects while adjusting advice based on shifting priorities and legal developments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven track record of delivering thoughtful, user-experience-focused legal solutions.
- Prior experience representing high-growth companies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.
- Willingness to participate in limited travel as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on role and responsibilities.
- Health coverage for employees and their families in many locations.
- Flexible work locations and schedules.
- Generous vacation allowance.
- Matching donations up to $2,000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial contributions and service.
- Up to 40 hours annually for volunteer projects.
- Minimum of 16 weeks parental leave.
Location
- India-based candidates preferred, specifically in Pune or Bangalore.
- Primarily work-from-home position.
Additional Information
The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request during the application and recruitment process.
Applicants must be aware of export control restrictions related to certain sanctioned countries and regions. Employment eligibility is not affected by national origin or nationality.
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