Manager- Legal Counsel

About the Opportunity Job Type Permanent Application Deadline 27 September 2025 Title Manager Legal Counsel Department Legal Location Gurgaon Reports To Senior Legal Counsel Level 5 We re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years How have we achieved this By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world So join our team and feel like you re part of something bigger About your team You will be part of the India Legal Team within the Commercial Legal vertical leading the drafting review and negotiation of commercial contracts supporting Fidelity International s internal business units Technology HR CPS Marketing Finance and others and sourcing functions across global offices As part of Fidelity s General Counsel function you will also work closely with business legal tax compliance and commercial counterparts based in Asia Pacific the United Kingdom Continental Europe Canada and other jurisdictions This includes cross-border support involving commercial contracts business legal documentation Company Secretariat matters and other legal support The team s focus is on providing agile pragmatic and business-aligned legal support while minimizing reliance on external counsel and ensuring minimum legal and regulatory exposure to the organisation About your role This is a fast-paced role within the Commercial Legal team requiring high-quality legal analysis risk assessment and cross-border engagement You will need a strong sense of commercial understanding attention to detail adaptability and the ability to operate confidently under time-sensitive conditions A sense of humour will be an added bonus Key aspects of your role include Providing front-end legal support for drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide range of procurement and commercial agreements with focus on emerging technologies such as cloud services and GenAI Interfacing directly with global stakeholders and advising on legal and compliance issues related to onboarding third-party tech solutions or developing these in-house including those involving staff augmentation and temporary workforce arrangements Collaborating with colleagues across functions and geographies to deliver pragmatic business-aligned legal solutions Contributing to process improvements knowledge sharing and adoption of legal technology within the team We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive Key Responsibilities Draft review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts across both technology and non-technology engagements including Cloud Outsourcing Agreements SaaS IaaS Software Licences Master Services Agreements Statements of Work Consulting and Facilities Agreements Change Orders and Data Processing Agreements Advise business and sourcing teams on onboarding RFPs third-party AI and GenAI solutions or developing these in-house including IP data ethics and regulatory considerations Interpret and apply international Tech and Cloud Outsourcing regulations across the UK EU and APAC e g DORA ESMA EBA EIOPA MAS in the context of commercial contracting Support contracts related to staff augmentation consulting professional services and temporary staffing models across jurisdictions and understanding of local regulatory nuances e g TUPE Principal Employer obligations Collaborate with procurement to resolve legal and commercial issues and ensure compliance with company policies Provide legal advice on matters related to existing procurement contracts and ongoing supplier service engagements Provide support in managing commercial disputes and arbitration matters including coordination with external counsel where required Coach and guide junior legal team members Represent the legal function or lead legal inputs into project teams when needed Contribute to team efficiencies through process improvement and knowledge sharing initiatives Demonstrate adaptability collaboration and a proactive approach in all interactions About you In this role you will be required to have LLB with 7-9 years of post-qualification experience preferably in an in-house role within a multinational organisation Financial Services Asset Management or Information Technology industries preferred Seasoned in-house lawyer with demonstrated expertise in complex commercial contracts across both technology and non-technology engagements including cloud services SaaS IaaS PaaS outsourcing software licensing market data consulting facilities management and staff augmentation arrangements Working knowledge of global cloud outsourcing regulatory frameworks e g ESMA EBA DORA PRA MAS and their application to technology contracts Familiarity with current technology trends including AI GenAI platform integration data processing and their legal and regulatory implications Excellent drafting and negotiation skills strong oral and written communication sound legal judgment and commercial business awareness Commercial judgement business acumen pragmatic and a solutions-oriented mindset High ethical standards and professional integrity Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects engagements simultaneously Self-motivated team player with a willingness to learn and adopt legal tech solutions e g Harvey ChatGPT Experience with contract management systems e-signature platforms and other legal technology tools is desirable Demonstrated adaptability collaborative mindset and a proactive solutions-oriented approach suited to dynamic business environments Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to instil confidence and build strong relationships with stakeholders Feel rewarded For starters we ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package We ll value your wellbeing and support your development And we ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us It s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team For more about our work our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here visit careers fidelityinternational com For more about our work our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here visit careers fidelityinternational com