Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.
Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock current opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.
Job Title: Commercial Counsel, Candescent
Location: Hyderabad or Bangalore
Commercial Counsel
Candescent works in a energetic and collegial team of attorneys and contract managers with a mentoring approach from leadership. This position will work on client contracts and commercial matters at Candescent.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Negotiate customer licensing and sales contracts, working closely with business to align contract language and financial terms while protecting Candescent from risk
Formulate commercial contracts with product exhibits, SLAs, SOWS, etc.
Negotiate terms with customer counsel to close time sensitive deals
Assist with negotiating customer Data Processing Agreements
Exercise sound judgment in advising business clients on interpretation and risk
Assist with preparing and updating detailed playbooks to frame risk profile for customer contracts
Occasionally assist with partner and vendor agreements
BASIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:
J.D. from an accredited, top tier law school and admission to a State Bar
Required:
5+ years as commercial or sales support counsel in the SAAS space with at least 3 years in-house
Deep knowledge of state and global privacy laws
Self-starter who works with urgency and proactivel