Legal Counsel

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including those based on standard templates or bespoke agreements.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end contracting process for low to mid-complexity con-tracts.
• Respond to complex contractual queries and provide strategic solutions.
• Identify risks and issues, offering alternatives that lead to optimal outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws by analyzing contract requirements, terms, and conditions.
• Manage post-execution contractual compliance within the contract management system.
• Standardize contract processes and contribute to process improvements.
• Drive R&D Legal team goals related to handling an increasing number of queries in the GLIPS GBS
• Proactively look for ways to improve the way to work and the services we deliver to R&D
• Provide training to team members and perform quality checks on their work.
• Deliver tangible or intangible value savings through impactful legal support.

Qualification & Experience

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in law
• 8–10 years of experience supporting the legal function within global corporations, with proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and red lining a wide range of commercial contracts
• Strong hands on experience managing the end to end Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) process, from intake through execution, amendments, and closure
• Deep understanding of contractual terms and conditions, with the ability to identify risks, suggest mitigations, support negotiations, and ensure compliance with internal and ex-ternal requirements
• Experience working in a global, cross cultural environment, collaborating with stakehold-ers across geographies and time zones
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and personal drive, with a continuous improvement approach to processes, efficiency, and quality of work product
• Prior exposure to contract management / CLM tools is strongly preferred.