Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Executive - Legal Counsel to assist our legal team in contract management and compliance for all JLL entities. You will manage legal aspects of company contracts, provide expert guidance on labor-related matters, and support risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management Advisory

- Provide legal guidance on contract-related matters, including interpretation, terms and conditions, risk assessment, and dispute resolution
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts including Engagement Letters, fee letters, leasing agreements, Strategic Consulting agreements, and RFPs
- Draft and negotiate legal documents for India, Sri Lanka Bangladesh
- Undertake contracting monitoring activities

Labour Employment Law Advisory

- Provide legal guidance on labour-related issues and employment legislation
- Suggest strategies to address changes in laws, regulations, and employment legislation
- Conduct legal research on labour laws and provide insights on organizational impacts
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on labour matters

Compliance Risk Management

- Mitigate legal risk by implementing legal strategy and exploring new legal regimes
- Assess compliance incidents and direct non-compliance issues to appropriate functions
- Detect legal risks and contractual liabilities and provide advice on non-compliance issues
- Maintain repository for tracking and reporting legal incidents to management
- Study legal notifications, circulars, and amendments, and advise on applicability
- Review and advice on AI-related clauses in commercial agreements in accordance with regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management

- Advise stakeholders on legal issues and navigate the evolving compliance landscape
- Support all business lines on legal and contracting matters




- Establish cordial relationships with directors and stakeholders
- Bring efficiency in terms of costs and productivity

Sounds Like You To Apply You Need

Education Experience

- Bachelors/ Masters in Law degree from a recognized institution
- 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a contracting or advisory role

Technical Knowledge

- Understanding of contracting systems and identifying potential legal risks
- Knowledge of compliance management, data privacy, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, workplace harassment, intellectual property, and corporate governance
- Knowledge of Contract Act, Labour laws (including current labour codes), Insolvency Code, Stamp Act, Registration Act, etc
- Experience in drafting and vetting contracts
- Awareness of AI governance frameworks, emerging AI regulations, and ethical considerations in AI deployment
- Understanding of AI-related contractual provisions including data usage, liability allocation, and intellectual property rights in AI-generated content

Skills Competencies

- Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills to analyze and opine on statutory provisions
- Ability to conduct legal research and handle business relationships
- Ability to assess legal and compliance risks associated with AI technologies and automation
- Adaptability to emerging legal frameworks governing AI, machine learning, and generative AI applications
- Willingness to travel within India for official work

Location and Hours

Location: On-site Gurugram, Mumbai, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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📌 Sr Executive, Legal Counsel (Mumbai)
🏢 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
📍 Mumbai