This role is specifically designed to support US-based General Counsel office and requires demonstrated knowledge of United States law and legal practice. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and preparing responses to legal provisions in Request for Proposals, review and drafting of commercial contracts (including engagement letters, client contracts, software licenses, and information technology agreements), contract negotiation, compliance review and tracking, and document review in support of subpoena responses.

- Analyzing and confirming compliance obligations in connection with Requests for Proposals and Solicitations and preparing exceptions or redlines to proposal documents
- Reviewing and negotiating NDAs, engagement letters, master services agreements and other commercial contracts
- Supporting General Counsel in document review and responding to third party subpoenas
- Supporting General Counsel in the management of privacy law, information security, insurance and risk management programs
- Supporting General Counsel in managing records retention programs
- Collaborating across US time zones with the General Counsels office and other US-based legal and business teams, ensuring timely and effective support despite geographic distance

Basic Qualifications:

- J.D. degree from a US-accredited law school or Master of Laws (LL.M.) in US Law; must be eligible to practice or advise on US law matters from India
- 6+ years of experience in US commercial contracts, MSA agreements, vendor contracts,



with experience working directly with or on behalf of US-based clients or legal teams
- Experience with US regulatory compliance frameworks, including but not limited to data privacy (CCPA, HIPAA), employment law, and qualified services regulations
- Experience supporting a US-based in-house legal or General Counsel office from an offshore or international location required
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate overlap with US Eastern and Central time zones, as needed to collaborate effectively with the General Counsels office

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

- Strong background in contract drafting and review and negotiation experience
- Proficiency in US contract law, including familiarity with governing law, indemnity, and dispute resolution provisions
- Bar admission or eligibility in a US jurisdiction is preferred
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to draft and present legal analysis clearly for US-based stakeholders
- Prior experience at a US law firm, in a global legal center, or supporting a US multinational's in-house legal function from India or another offshore location is strongly preferred
- Ability to work on a wide range of mission-critical projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to identify, explain, and balance business and legal risks
- Ability to engender trust; patience and strong client communication and organizational skills

📌 In - House Legal Counsel - US Law (Manager) (Mumbai)
🏢 Riverforest Connections
📍 Mumbai