Senior Specialist

Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, and providing strategic legal advice to support business objectives. Responsibilities - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: - Master Service Agreements (MSAs) - Software License Agreements - Product Supply Agreements - Vendor/Supplier Contracts - Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) - Lease Agreements - Partnership and Collaboration Agreements - Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. - Provide legal support on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. - Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sales, HR, etc.) to mitigate legal risks. - Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools for efficient contract administration and reporting. - Advise on dispute resolution and assist in handling litigation or arbitration matters when required. Qualifications - LL.B or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution. - Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles. - Proven experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. - Strong understanding of IPR laws and compliance frameworks. - Familiarity with CLM tools and digital contract management systems. - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. About Us Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization's long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time. Diversity And Inclusion Statement - Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees. - We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status. - Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected. About The Team At Tejas Networks, product development is driven by a comprehensive lifecycle approach that begins with understanding customer and network requirements, followed by competitive analysis, architectural design, and implementation. This process emphasizes performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental considerations, culminating in deployment and operational support. The technology portfolio spans diverse networking domains, including optical transport (DWDM, OTN), broadband access (GPON, XGSPON, CPON), service provider routing (IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, MPLS-TP), and enterprise switching (L2/L3). Products range from compact systems to complex, multi-terabit, chassis-based platforms designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability. Development involves specialized skills across hardware, firmware, FPGA, software, and synchronization, enabling teams to address multidisciplinary challenges effectively. Supporting these engineering efforts there is a centralized operational framework that provides strategic direction, governance, and essential services across the organization. This includes financial management, talent development, compliance, branding, innovation, risk management, and CSR. Together, these functions ensure seamless execution, alignment with business goals, and a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.