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Assistant Legal Counsel- Contracts and Commercial Laws

Bombay, Inde Permanent Posté le   Jul. 04, 2025 Expire le   Aug. 04, 2025
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We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Lawyer with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will specialize in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts as well as providing hand holding support to the business on Company law matters. You will play a critical role in managing legal risk while enabling business growth and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies.

Main responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including:

    • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

    • NDAs, SLAs, Distribution & Reseller Agreements

    • Licensing, Procurement, Vendor & Customer Contracts

  • Advise business stakeholders on legal and contractual risks in commercial deals.

  • Support cross-functional teams (PnC, Sales, Procurement, IT, Finance) in structuring and closing transactions.

  • Ensure contracts comply with company policies, risk frameworks, and applicable laws.

  • Conduct contract lifecycle management

  • Provide legal input on RFPs, tender documents, and partnership agreements.

  • Assist with dispute resolution and pre-litigation contract issues.

  • Keep abreast of changes in commercial and contract law, regulatory updates, and best practices in the Pharma Space

  • Participate in developing standard templates, playbooks, and internal processes to streamline legal reviews.

About you

·LLB (mandatory); LLM or specialized certification in Commercial Law is a plus.

  • 3–5 years PQE with a law firm or in-house legal department of a reputed Company

  • Strong understanding of commercial and contract law principles.

  • Hands-on experience negotiating with international clients and vendors is preferred.

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Ability to handle multiple contracts/projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

  • Exposure to litigation and Intellectual property laws from a contracts perspective is a plus

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Familiarity with cross-border commercial transactions and international contracting standards.

  • Proficient in legal tech tools and contract management systems (e.g., CLM platforms).

  • Exposure to data privacy, IP licensing, or compliance issues is a plus.

  • Strong business acumen and collaborative mindset.

  • Attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to work independently and collectively

  • Driven, ethical and self-motivated

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