Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 2200000 (ie INR 8-22 LPA)

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Gurgaon, Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Legal Professional to join at a Manager/Senior Manager level, focusing on contracts management and corporate legal affairs. This role involves handling a mix of commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters while working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. The position requires strong expertise in contract lifecycle management and hands-on involvement in strategic transactions such as mergers, joint ventures, and collaborations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including NDAs, service agreements, manpower agreements, lease and license agreements, SLAs, MoUs, and related documents
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, and shareholder agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence, prepare transaction checklists, and coordinate with external legal counsel
• Assist in banking-related documentation including loan agreements, sanction letters, and escrow arrangements
• Provide legal support across areas such as software licensing, AI-related agreements, real estate, employment and labour matters, POSH compliance, CSR, and related party transactions
• Engage with senior management and internal/external stakeholders to understand requirements and provide legal guidance
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, company regulations, and applicable legal frameworks
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Qualified legal professional with a 5-year integrated law degree (LLB/LLM) from a reputed institution
• 5–8 years of experience in corporate law, company law, and commercial legal work
• Prior experience in a law firm (2–3 years preferred) with exposure to complex legal matters
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal documentation
• Hands-on experience in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate transactions
• Good understanding of IPR and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently with high attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high ownership