Job Description Summary
LI-Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad, India

What if you could shape the future of legal innovation at scale? As a Senior Legal Counsel within our Legal Innovation Hub, you will be at the forefront of transforming how legal advice and services are delivered—combining deep legal expertise with cutting-edge technology like Generative AI. You’ll lead high-impact, global initiatives across procurement, clinical, commercial, and business development, driving smarter, faster, scalable, and more consistent legal solutions. This is a unique prospect to partner with senior stakeholders, influence strategy, and redefine legal function in a truly global workplace.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead drafting and negotiation of complex contracts across procurement, clinical, commercial, and business development domains
Design tailored contractual solutions while proactively identifying and mitigating legal and compliance risks
Resolve disputes through innovative, business-aligned legal strategies
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks,



and knowledge repositories for global use
Champion adoption and implementation of Generative AI and multiple legal technology to transform legal function
Advise on legal implications, quality, risks, and governance of advanced technology solutions in regulated environments
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and mentor teams to build strong legal and innovation capabilities
Drive process excellence through automation, continuous improvement, and performance reporting

Essential Requirements
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Law
Extensive experience in legal advisory, contract negotiation, and contract lifecycle management
Robust expertise in legal technology, including Generative Artificial Intelligence and digital legal tools
Proven ability to manage global stakeholders and influence senior cross-functional partners
Advanced drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolut

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