Organisation: Outthinc Global

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Engagement: Freelance / Part-time / Project-based

About the Opportunity

Outthinc Global is looking to associate with an experienced and commercially oriented Corporate / Commercial Lawyer based in Kolkata to support its growing international business activities, particularly in pharmaceutical and chemical technology transfer, licensing, business collaborations and cross-border commercial transactions.

We are looking for a seasoned legal professional, preferably with substantial experience in corporate legal departments, established companies or independent corporate legal practice, who is interested in working with an emerging, entrepreneurial business.

Key Responsibilities

- Drafting, reviewing and vetting commercial agreements, NDAs, MoUs, technology transfer agreements, licensing agreements and other business contracts.
- Providing legal and contractual support for domestic and international technology transfer projects.
- Structuring and reviewing joint ventures, strategic partnerships, business collaborations and intermediary arrangements.
- Advising on intellectual property rights (IPR), patents, trademarks, technology ownership and licensing.
- Supporting commercial negotiations, contractual due diligence and risk assessment.
- Advising on cross-border commercial transactions, payment terms, contractual safeguards and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
- Providing general corporate legal advisory and documentation support as and when required.

Desired Experience & Expertise

- Preferably 15+ years of professional legal experience.
- LL.B. qualification and valid Bar Council enrolment.




- Robust experience in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Contract Drafting and Vetting.
- Experience in international commercial agreements, technology licensing, arbitration and IPR will be an advantage.
- Prior experience heading or working in the legal department of an established company would be particularly valuable.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing or technology-oriented businesses would be an added advantage.
- Good negotiation, analytical, drafting and communication skills.

The Kind of Professional We Are Looking For

We value professional maturity, practical business understanding and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate should:

- Be comfortable working with startups and emerging businesses.
- Have an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented approach rather than a conventional, purely procedural outlook.
- Be flexible and willing to work on a freelance, retainership or project-specific basis.
- Appreciate the commercial realities and financial constraints of an emerging business.
- Be willing to build a long-term professional association based on mutual trust and growth.

Engagement & Remuneration

This is a flexible, non-full-time engagement. Remuneration will be reasonable, mutually agreed and commensurate with the scope of work, with an emphasis on affordability and a sustainable long-term professional association.

Interested professionals based in Kolkata only are invited to share their updated profiles or CVs, highlighting relevant corporate legal experience, areas of specialisation and preferred engagement terms.

Interested candidates may connect through LinkedIn or send their profiles to us.

📌 Requirement for Experienced Corporate Lawyer – Freelance (Kolkata Based) | Startup-Friendly Professionals Only
🏢 Outthinc Global Communications
📍 Kolkata