Senior Role - Legal - Contracts - MNC Consulting Firm - LLB/LLM/CS

Role Summary:

We are seeking a senior legal professional to lead the Contracts Team at BDO India. The role will focus on managing the full lifecycle of a wide range of commercial contracts, driving process excellence, and leading a team to support the firms complex and evolving business needs.

Designation: TBD

Function: Corporate Legal

Location: Mumbai - Dadar Office

Reporting: Manager General Counsel & Partner

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate SAAS contracts, End User License Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Service Provider Agreements, Consultancy Contracts, Trademark Licensing Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Joint Business Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Licensing Agreements.

- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including Client Service Engagement Letters, Investment Banking Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Sub-Contracts, Loan Staffing Contracts, and Referral Agreements.

- Draft contracts from scratch and create/maintain standard templates.

- Negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and third parties.

- Conduct research on relevant matters concerning the applicable laws.

- Manage internal stakeholder requirements related to contracts.

- Build and train a team, and collaborate with junior resources.

- Create SOPs and procedures to manage the contract review function.

- Provide guidance on data protection legislation and insurance requirements.

- Adapt and integrate AI tools for contract management.

- Address other matters necessary to support the contract management scope

Key Requirements:

- 15-20 years PQE with an LLB degree (CS, LLM, and specialized contract law experience/courses preferred).

- Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.

- Focused and detail-oriented with high analytical thinking.

- High proficiency in English (verbal and written).

- Strategic thinking and ability to build processes.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Role: Other

Industry Type: Accounting / Auditing

Department: Other

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Other

Education

UG: Any Graduate