LL.B. from a recognised university and eligibility to practise law in India. An LL.M. or company secretary qualification is an advantage but not a substitute for strong legal judgement and relevant experience.

- Minimum 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, gained in a reputable law firm, an in-house legal function, or a combination of both.
- Substantial experience operating as a senior in-house legal adviser, legal lead or trusted counsel to senior management, with demonstrated ownership of complex and material matters.
- Proven ability to independently draft, negotiate and close sophisticated, high-value commercial, technology and infrastructure agreements.
- Strong working knowledge of corporate governance, statutory compliance, regulatory advisory, disputes, legal risk management and cross-border transactions.
- Ability to work hands-on and at speed,



with sufficient technical depth to review documents personally rather than functioning only as a coordinator of external counsel.
- Solid written and spoken English, with the executive presence and communication skills required to advise senior leadership, challenge assumptions and present clear recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

- Experience in technology, SaaS, telecommunications, AI, high-performance computing, digital infrastructure, data centres, smart city solutions or multinational environments.
- Experience supporting government, public-sector, critical-infrastructure, regulated-enterprise or large-scale project contracts.
- Exposure to listed-company governance, internal controls, cross-border reporting requirements and group-level legal processes.
- Experience with M&A;, joint ventures, financing, investments, restructuring, strategic partnerships or complex commercial disputes.

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