Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

📌 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 Join LawFlex – Global Legal Talent, Local Expertise LawFlex is 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 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 M&A 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 Join LawFlex? 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 Show more Show less