Legal Counsel

Listing expiry: 24 October 2026

About the role

Role Overview

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the MedTech business in India, providing practical, business-focused advice on commercial and contract law, project contracts and claims, tendering and public procurement, employment law, and product-related regulations. The role identifies and mitigates legal and regulatory risks while supporting business growth, operational excellence, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review domestic and international commercial agreements, including public-private partnership, project, consortium, pre-bid, sales, purchase, work, framework, and service-level agreements with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare standard agreement templates and specialised legal documents, including affidavits, indemnity bonds, and corporate guarantees.
• Advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies throughout project execution.
• Assess, prepare, evaluate, and defend contractual claims arising from project execution.
• Advise on medical-technology product laws and related legal issues to support compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct training to raise awareness of important legal topics.
• Advise on healthcare collaborations, clinical research and validation initiatives, and interactions with regulators, government bodies, hospitals, and public institutions.
• Contribute to company policymaking, draft and design policies, and oversee their implementation and the company's position on legal matters.
• Advise on employee relations, workplace grievances, misconduct, and disciplinary proceedings.
• Manage pre-litigation matters and legal disputes.
• Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations, and employment matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree from a recognised law college in India.
• Five to eight years of post-qualification experience in a legal function, preferably with a multinational company or law firm.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of contract and commercial law, project contract management, and claims management.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement on complex legal issues and demonstrate effective problem-solving.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical-technology laws is an added advantage.