Senior Counsel – Legal & Compliance

About the role

Cyient is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its General Corporate & Compliance team for the EMEA region. Based in Hyderabad, you will report to the Associate Director – Legal & Compliance and work alongside a collaborative group of lawyers delivering global support.

Key responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial contracts, including outsourcing, partnership, NDA, reseller and subcontracting agreements.
• Prepare legal documents related to trade, finance and operations such as loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and employment contracts.
• Provide legal advice to functional managers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR.
• Supervise and mentor junior counsels in proposal drafting, RFP responses and related tasks.
• Support dispute resolution in coordination with external counsel and the General Counsel’s office.

Required profile

• In‑house lawyer with 6‑10 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can present creative, pragmatic solutions.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

Required skills