Legal Counsel

**Position Title:** Legal Counsel – Contracts **Location:** Noida, India Key Responsibilities * Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and corporate contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, vendor and service agreements, consultancy agreements, sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), and other business\-critical legal documentation. * Support the business and functional teams by providing clear, commercially practical legal advice on contract terms, risk allocation, and compliance. * Manage end\-to\-end contract life cycle drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, and archiving ensuring consistency with company policies and applicable legal frameworks. * Coordinate with internal stakeholders (procurement, finance, operations, and project teams) to align contractual positions and ensure timely execution of agreements. * Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts, propose mitigation strategies, and maintain templates and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency. * Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments affecting contractual operations and communicate key updates to relevant stakeholders. Key Requirements * LL.B. from a recognised Indian university; LL.M. or additional qualification in corporate or contract law is an advantage. * 2–3 years’ post\-qualification experience in contract drafting and negotiation within a law firm or in\-house legal team. * Proven experience handling various commercial and corporate contracts (e.g., NDAs, SPAs, vendor/service agreements, and consultancy contracts). * Strong legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with excellent attention to detail. * Sound understanding of Indian contract law and commercial practices; exposure to cross\-border contract work is a plus. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proactive work ethic, and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast\-paced environment.