Senior Legal Counsel

Job Opportunity: Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts | India (Delhi NCR)

Contract: 6 Months (with potential extension) | Full-Time

Location: Central Gurgaon – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Experience: 8+ Years PQE

Sector: Technology, IT Services, Consulting, and Telecom

LAWFLAX is looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a global technology-driven organization on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and innovation, supporting cutting-edge business initiatives across international markets.
About the Role

As a trusted advisor embedded in the client's legal team, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio covering commercial transactions, employment law, compliance, and strategic legal initiatives. Your insights will guide the business in structuring deals, managing risk, and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Negotiate, draft, and review high-value commercial contracts including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, licensing, JV/consortium and subcontractor agreements.
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance across global jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC, UKI, US).
• Provide strategic legal counsel on employment law matters, policy development, and HR issues.
• Support M&A transactions, digital transformation projects, and cross-border entity structuring.
• Lead legal input on contract lifecycle automation and AI-driven legal tech initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, data protection (GDPR, HIPAA), and IP frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, sales, HR, and compliance teams.
Candidate Profile
• Indian-qualified lawyer with minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience in-house or with global service firms.
• Background in IT, Telecom, Consulting, or Technology sectors preferred.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, employment law, and risk advisory.
• Demonstrated experience in managing global contract portfolios and leading compliance initiatives.
• High level of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Available to work on-site in Gurgaon 4 days per week.
Why Choose Lawflex?
• Work on high-impact, cross-border legal matters.
• Competitive compensation and flexible engagement model.
• Be part of a legal innovation journey with global clients.