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The Position
Summary of the position
As the Senior Legal Counsel for the Legal entities across Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai Sites, you will serve as the primary legal partner for Roche’s growing Global Capability Center (GCC) as it scales to 1,000+ employees. You will provide strategic legal and business support to the Site Leadership team, including key organizational units, across Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai sites, such as Roche Services and Solutions (RSS), Roche Information Solutions (RIS), Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS), Roche Digital Technology (RDT) and future teams that start operations. As the first legal hire at this site,



you are expected to have a “hands on” approach to your work, as outside counsel support will be limited. You will be responsible for architecting the site’s legal framework, managing corporate and commercial agreements, and navigating the interface between local operational requirements and global standards. You will liaise with counsel at Roche’s local Indian affiliate supporting its pharmaceutical and diagnostics businesses, as necessary. This role requires a pragmatic, team-oriented approach to risk management, government engagement, and stakeholder networking, ensuring the Indian site’s ecosystem expansion is legally sound and operationally compliant.
Main tasks of the position
Strategic Legal Partner: Act as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, providing counsel on corporate and operational matters, including crisis management and site strategy.
Commercial & Operational Sup

📌 Legal Counsel (Pune)
🏢 Roche
📍 Pune