Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts
Location: Bangalore (Work from Office)
Experience: 3–5 Years
Employment Type: Full time
Role Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Legal Counsel with strong experience in reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts in the IT Services, Cloud, SaaS, or Technology industry.
The ideal candidate should understand that legal is a business enabler. The role requires balancing commercial objectives with legal risk rather than taking an overly conservative approach to contract negotiations.
The successful candidate will own the complete contract lifecycle—from drafting and review through negotiation, execution, renewals, and contract management.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts
Review, draft and negotiate customer and vendor agreements.
Review and negotiate:
Master Service Agreements (MSA)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
Statements of Work (SOW)
Data Processing Agreements (DPA)
Service Agreements
Vendor Agreements
Consulting Agreements
Partner Agreements
Purchase Orders and Contract Amendments
Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions.
Negotiate directly with customer legal and procurement teams.
Contract Lifecycle Management
Own the complete contract lifecycle from initiation to execution.
Coordinate internal approvals.
Maintain contract repository and version control.
Track renewals, expiries and notice periods.
Ensure timely execution of agreements.
Legal Advisory
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and legal risks.
Work closely with Sales and Delivery teams to support timely deal closures.
Provide commercially practical legal advice without unnecessarily delaying business.
Compliance Support
Support legal compliance activities related to commercial contracts.
Coordinate with external legal counsel whenever required.
Maintain standard agreement templates and legal playbooks.
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory
3–5 years of experience in commer