What you will do:

Commercial contracts

- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a broad range of vendor and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS, qualified services, subcontracting, and channel partner agreements.
- Advise business teams on contract risk, negotiation strategy, and escalation points.
- Manage contracts through the full lifecycle using contract management software (Ironclad experience a solid advantage).

Corporate governance and entity management

- Draft corporate resolutions, board minutes, powers of attorney, and other governance documents for global entities.
- Maintain corporate records, registrations, and statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions, including India (MCA/ROC), Australia (ASIC), and the US.
- Track and advise on legal and regulatory changes affecting corporate entities and operations across relevant geographies.

Data privacy and compliance

- Support compliance with Indias DPDP Act 2023 (DPDP Act), including data processing agreements, notices, and internal policy implementation.
- Advise on cross-border data transfer requirements and applicable privacy frameworks (GDPR where relevant, Australian Privacy Act, US state privacy laws).
- Maintain, draft, and update company policies across geographies on data privacy, records retention, and related topics.

Employment and HR legal support

- Provide legal guidance on India employment matters, including contractor classification, offer letters, separation agreements, and compliance with the Shops and Establishments Act, labour codes, and applicable state law.




- Support HR and finance on cross-jurisdictional employment questions as they arise.

Intellectual property

- Advise on IP ownership, software licensing, trademark use, and confidentiality obligations in commercial agreements.
- Coordinate with external IP counsel on trademark registrations and maintenance across relevant jurisdictions.

Litigation and external counsel management

- Manage relationships with external counsel in India and other jurisdictions.
- Coordinate legal hold obligations and support document retention processes.
- Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters as they arise.

Cross-functional support

- Partner with finance, HR, and business teams on legal questions arising from operations, procurement, and client engagements.
- Contribute to legal department initiatives including template development, process improvement, and training.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Minimum 6 8 years of post-qualification experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an in-house corporate counsel role; technology, IT services, or professional services industry strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience across India, the US, and Australia candidates must have substantive working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in these jurisdictions, not merely exposure.




- Strong commercial contracts background, including SaaS and technology licensing agreements.
- Working knowledge of Indias DPDP Act 2023 and practical experience advising on data privacy compliance.
- Experience with corporate entity management and regulatory filings (MCA/ROC in India; equivalent in other jurisdictions).
- Familiarity with employment law basics across India and at least one of the US or Australia.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management software; Ironclad experience is a significant advantage.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English clear, precise, and commercially aware.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters independently, prioritize effectively, and escalate appropriately.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and legal document management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Regional Indian language proficiency is an advantage for engagement with Indian regulatory bodies and local counsel, but is not required.

Education and Certifications:

- LLB or BA LLB / BBA LLB from a recognized Indian university; enrollment with the Bar Council of India is preferred.
- LLM or additional qualification in technology law, IP, international commercial law, or data privacy is advantageous.

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📌 Corporate Counsel (Telangana)
🏢 Cprime
📍 Telangana