Corporate Lawyer / In-House Legal Counsel

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Lawyer / In-House Legal Counsel to manage the company's legal affairs and oversee commercial transactions while protecting the organization from legal and regulatory risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and a proven track record in handling complex legal matters. Key Responsibilities include: - **Contract Management**: Draft, review, analyze, negotiate, and administer various commercial agreements, service contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). - **Mergers, Acquisitions & Transactions**: Support corporate restructuring, joint ventures, partnerships, and M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence and preparing deal documentation. - **Compliance & Governance**: Ensure that company operations comply with local and national corporate laws, tax laws, intellectual property rights, and regulatory frameworks. - **Risk Management**: Identify, anticipate, and mitigate legal risks across business units; develop and update internal corporate policies accordingly. - **Stakeholder Advisory**: Provide guidance to executive leadership, management, and departments on day-to-day legal duties, employment/labor law matters, and strategic decisions. - **Litigation & Dispute Support**: Coordinate with external counsel and represent/support the company in administrative proceedings or legal disputes. Required Qualifications & Education: - A Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B., B.A. LL.B., or B.B.A. LL.B.) from a recognized university. - Active registration and license to practice law with the relevant authority (e.g., enrolled with the Bar Council of India or local jurisdiction bar). - Proven experience working in a corporate law firm or as an in-house legal counsel handling commercial contracts and advisory work. Core Skills & Competencies: - **Legal Expertise**: Deep understanding of corporate governance, contract law, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property. - **Negotiation & Communication**: Strong drafting, verbal communication, and deal-negotiation abilities. - **Analytical Thinking**: High attention to detail with sound judgment in high-pressure or complex situations. - **Collaboration**: Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, human resources, corporate affairs, and external stakeholders. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.