Legal Counsel

Listing expiry: 21 October 2026

About the role

Role Overview

The Legal Counsel will provide practical, business-oriented legal support to company operations while ensuring compliance with Indian law and the global group's policies and governance standards. The role involves working with business stakeholders in India and collaborating with regional and global legal teams on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, employment, regulatory, and compliance matters under Indian law.
• Support corporate governance, statutory compliance, and company secretarial matters in coordination with external advisers.
• Advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and support implementation of global policies.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel as required.
• Support business projects, transactions, and cross-border initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while providing commercially practical solutions.
• Deliver legal training and promote a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct.

Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B. and qualified to practice law in India.
• Approximately 5–8 years' post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of Indian commercial and corporate law.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Details

• The position is described as full-time and on-site.
• The source lists Pune and Kolkata as locations.