About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Group Counsel to support and manage a wide range of commercial contracting and legal advisory activities across global business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing commercial agreements, particularly within the technology and skilled services industry. This role requires a business-oriented legal professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives while supporting stakeholders across multiple geographies and functions.

• Role: Assistant Group Counsel Commercial Contracts
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Consulting Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Employment Agreements, Software License Agreements, Software Reseller Agreements.




• Structure and negotiate contracts to ensure alignment with business objectives while minimizing legal and commercial risks.
• Support contract negotiations with customers, vendors, partners, and third parties across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure contractual terms comply with internal legal policies, governance frameworks, and company standards.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, revisions, approvals, execution, and archiving.
• Coordinate contract execution and ensure all agreements are properly documented and maintained within contract management systems.
• Provide legal guidance and commercial support to business, sales, delivery, procurement, finance, HR, administration, and other internal functions.
• Review contractual risks and prepare recommendations for internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Assess commercial disputes, claims, and contractual issues, and provide legal summaries and risk assessments to decision-makers.
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