Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts

1 day ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India Apex One Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 12,50,000 per year

Position Title:
Senior Legal Counsel / Lead – Commercial Contracts
Location:
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Work Mode:
Work from Office (Mandatory – Monday to Friday)
Experience:
10–20 Years PQE (Post Qualification Experience)
CTC:
Up to ₹1.25 Crore (Maximum)
About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior Legal Counsel / Lead – Commercial Contracts
with strong transactional and commercial contracting expertise. The individual will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide spectrum of complex contracts, managing cross-border transactions, and supporting strategic business initiatives.

This role is ideal for a senior legal professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global environment while ensuring business goals are met with legal precision and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements including:
  • Airline partnerships
  • Engineering and technology contracts
  • Digital, IT, and software service agreements
  • HR, Marketing, and Loyalty Marketing agreements
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures, and Investment documents
  • Provide legal guidance on transactional matters and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Tech, Procurement, and Business Units) to align legal and commercial objectives.
  • Manage legal due diligence and documentation for M&A, JV, and private equity transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.
  • Liaise with external counsels and stakeholders for critical deal negotiations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • LLB / LLM
    from a reputed law school (India or abroad).
  • 10+ years PQE
    in transactional commercial contracts, corporate law, and negotiations.
  • Prior experience in
    law firms or large corporates
    in industries such as
    IT/ITES, Technology, Airlines, Oil & Gas, Power & Infrastructure, Consulting, or M&A/Private Equity
    preferred.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple high-value, cross-border deals simultaneously.
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Attributes:

  • Excellent drafting and communication skills.
  • Business-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed corporate environments.

Employment Type:

Full-time | On-site (Work from Office – Gurgaon)

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