Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

As a Senior Legal Counsel you will provide professional legal support for post‑closing project activities, contract management, claims handling and complex commercial matters. You will work closely with business stakeholders to mitigate risks, manage contractual obligations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and amend commercial contracts, service agreements, legal notices and other business‑critical documents.
• Manage contract and claims‑related matters, including preparation of legal correspondence, contractual assessments and dispute‑mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, regulatory and compliance issues while identifying and mitigating legal risks.
• Support meetings, negotiations and stakeholder discussions by delivering practical legal guidance and documentation support.
• Coordinate with external counsel and assist in dispute‑resolution activities aligned with business objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LL.B./LL.M.) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in‑house counsel, focusing on Indian/APAC corporate and commercial law.
• Strong experience in contract drafting, contract management, claims management, legal analysis and legal research.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance requirements, risk management and commercial legal practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder‑management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment while handling multiple priorities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global energy leader on complex commercial matters.
• Collaborative environment that encourages proactive problem‑solving and sound legal judgment.
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams including commercial, project, procurement and leadership.