Counsel in भारत

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Counsel based in India. Join an international legal team supporting a global technology business operating in a fast-evolving digital landscape. In this role, you will provide strategic legal guidance and help protect business interests while enabling commercial growth across international markets. You will collaborate closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to negotiate complex commercial agreements, manage legal risks, and support sound business decisions. Working with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions, you will contribute to consistent legal practices and effective risk management. This opportunity combines hands-on contract negotiation with broad commercial advisory responsibilities in technology and telecommunications. It is an ideal role for a commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and globally connected environment. Accountabilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and related legal documents in English with international customers and business partners. - Provide practical legal advice to Sales, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Information Security, and Product Management teams on commercial transactions and contractual risks. - Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal and business risks associated with customer agreements, commercial negotiations, and business operations. - Ensure the consistent interpretation and application of internal legal policies, contractual standards, and business practices. - Support commercial teams worldwide by delivering timely, clear, and commercially appropriate legal guidance. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to balance legal protections with business objectives and facilitate successful commercial outcomes.

- Contribute to initiatives that improve the legal department's efficiency, processes, and overall performance. Requirements: - A law degree from an accredited institution, authorization to practice in a relevant jurisdiction, and good standing as a qualified attorney. - At least three years of legal experience supporting Sales or commercial teams in a law firm or an in-house legal department, ideally within the technology or telecommunications industries. - Strong knowledge of commercial law, intellectual property rights, privacy, and data protection principles. - Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in English, including the ability to communicate legal positions clearly and effectively. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the confidence to conduct negotiations and provide legal advice by phone or video conference. - Strong business judgment and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, commercially focused recommendations. - Excellent project management, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. - Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across different teams and regions. - A high level of professionalism, attention to detail, accountability, and reliable follow-through in a dynamic international environment. Benefits: - Remote work flexibility: Work from home, in an office, or through a combination of both, depending on business needs and individual preferences. - Health and well-being support: Employee benefits designed to support physical health, personal well-being, and work-life balance. - Financial benefits: Programs intended to support employees' financial security and overall financial well-being.