Job Description
– Senior Associate | Fractional General Counsel (FGC) Organisation: Bridge Counsels Position: Senior Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Technology Law

Experience:
5–8 years PQE (flexible for suitable candidates) Practice Area: Fractional General Counsel | Corporate & Commercial Advisory | Technology & Software Law

About the Role
Bridge Counsels is looking for a energetic, commercially oriented Senior Associate to join its Fractional General Counsel (FGC) practice. The role involves providing end-to-end legal advisory and ongoing legal support to startups, technology companies, growing businesses, and domestic and international clients. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in corporate and commercial laws, with particular emphasis on software licensing, SaaS agreements, technology contracts, and cross-border commercial transactions. The position requires a combination of technical legal expertise, business understanding, independent client management, and the ability to function as an extended in-house legal counsel for multiple clients.

Key Responsibilities
1. Fractional General Counsel & Client Management
* Independently manage assigned FGC client relationships and act as their primary legal point of contact.
* Provide ongoing legal advice on corporate, commercial, contractual, operational, and regulatory matters.
* Work closely with founders, management teams, CXOs, and international stakeholders.
* Identify legal risks proactively and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
* Manage multiple client portfolios, deliverables, and timelines. 2. Corporate & Commercial Advisory
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, consultancy agreements,



and strategic partnership agreements.
* Advise on corporate governance, shareholder arrangements, investment documentation, and routine corporate matters.
* Support domestic and cross-border commercial transactions.
* Coordinate with external counsel, company secretaries, and other professional advisers where necessary. 3. Software, Technology & Digital Business Advisory
* Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, EULAs, technology services agreements, and software development agreements.
* Advise on intellectual property ownership, licensing structures, technology procurement, and contractual risk allocation.
* Review privacy policies, data processing agreements, and platform terms of use.
* Support advisory matters involving data protection, cybersecurity, AI governance, and emerging technology regulations. 4. International Client Engagement
* Independently coordinate with foreign clients and international legal and business teams.
* Advise on India-related legal and commercial matters and coordinate cross-border legal requirements.
* Participate in client calls, contract negotiations, management discussions, and legal strategy meetings.
* Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication with stakeholders across jurisdictions. Candidate Profile
* LL.
B.



from a recognised university with approximately 5–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
* Strong background in corporate and commercial contracts, preferably from a law firm or in-house legal team.
* Demonstrable experience in technology contracts, SaaS, software licensing, and IT-related commercial arrangements.
* Prior experience independently managing corporate clients and advising business stakeholders.
* Strong drafting, contract negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
* Understanding of Indian corporate and commercial laws, with familiarity with data protection and technology-related regulations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in dealing with international clients.
* Ability to manage multiple assignments independently, exercise commercial judgment, and take ownership of client deliverables. Preferred Attributes
* Exposure to startups, SaaS companies, technology businesses, or multinational clients.
* Experience operating as in-house counsel, external general counsel, or within a retainer-based advisory practice.
* Familiarity with AI governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology-sector compliance.
* Commercially pragmatic, solution-oriented, and comfortable working directly with senior management. What Makes This Role Different? This is not a conventional documentation-focused associate position. The Senior Associate will function as a strategic legal partner to businesses, combining corporate and commercial advisory with technology-sector expertise and ongoing client relationship management. The role offers exposure to varied businesses, complex commercial transactions, international stakeholders, and the evolving Fractional General Counsel model.

📌 Job Description – Senior Associate | Fractional General Counsel (New Delhi)
🏢 Bridge Counsels
📍 New Delhi