Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Bengaluru, India Infosys Full time

Role Overview:The Commercial Contracts Management Lead will be responsible for end-to-end management of commercial contracts, with a primary focus on reviewing and redlining Statements of Work (SOWs), mentoring a team of junior lawyers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role demands a proactive, business-oriented mindset and the ability to work on time-sensitive, business-critical contracts.Key Responsibilities:1. Contract Review & Negotiation- Lead the review, drafting, and redlining of commercial contracts, especially SOWs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation strategies.- Provide expert guidance to junior lawyers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality contract management deliverables.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (delivery, finance, sales, and other cross-functional teams) to ensure comprehensive contract review and alignment.2. Post-Execution Contract Management- Summarize key contractual terms (commercial constructs, scope, termination, change management, dispute protocols) in business-friendly language for internal teams.- Conduct onboarding sessions and workshops for business stakeholders post-signing to clarify obligations and expectations.- Support ongoing contract compliance, including tracking obligations, renewals, and supporting audits.3. Governance & Risk Management- Participate in regular governance meetings to monitor contract performance, identify non-compliance or operational risks, and advise on legal implications.- Proactively flag potential legal risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with contractual remedies.4. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System and Tools- Support the implementation and operation of the Contract Lifecycle Management system and other tools for legal.- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to stakeholders on system usage and best practices.Key Skills & Competencies:- Strong experience in commercial contract review, negotiation, and management.- Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.- Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.- Ability to work under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.- Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented approach.- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management systems.Qualification:- Law graduate/post-graduate from a premier University (LLB degree is a must).- Minimum 5 years of full time relevant experience post qualification.About Infosys Legal:Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in more than 56 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. Our approach is to equip them with an AI-first core, empower their businesses with agile digital capabilities at scale, and foster continuous improvement through perpetual learning. This is achieved by transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are steadfastly committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent flourishes in an inclusive environment.Our Legal department, led by the General Counsel of Infosys, Inderpreet Sawhney, comprises approximately of 150 lawyers spread across Infosys and its various subsidiaries.

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