Senior Counsel – India Legal Operations

About the role

The Senior Counsel – India will support the Office of General Counsel in overseeing day‑to‑day legal operations across the firm’s India activities. This senior position provides business‑aligned legal advice on employment matters, corporate secretarial compliance, and commercial contracts, working closely with internal stakeholders such as IT, talent, finance and functional leadership teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Indian employment and labour laws, including hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, performance management and employee relations.
• Draft, review and advise on employment contracts, policies, handbooks and HR guidelines; monitor statutory changes and advise on their impact.
• Support corporate secretarial compliance for the India entity, including Companies Act filings, board papers, resolutions and governance documentation.
• Partner with talent and other functions to address workplace investigations, benefits compliance and implementation of new labour codes.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts such as vendor agreements, leases, NDAs and service arrangements, ensuring alignment with firm policies and risk appetite.
• Assist with data‑privacy compliance under the DPDP framework and contribute to the India Governance Framework.

Required profile

• Law degree from a recognised university with a valid licence to practice in India.
• Minimum 8‑10 years of experience in corporate, employment and commercial law, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills with attention to detail.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of Indian labour legislation and corporate secretarial requirements.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with data‑privacy regulations, including the DPDP framework.
• Ability to manage statutory compliance calendars and coordinate with external counsel.