Details of the Organization

Summit specializes in helping global corporations design, establish, scale and run their Global Capability Centers (GCC). 

Details of the Job/Internship

Summit Consulting Services is hiring for the position of Legal Counsel with 6-10 years of experience to join their office in Bengaluru. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Contract Review & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor contracts while ensuring compliance with internal policies and risk appetite.
• Risk Identification: Analyze contracts for legal and commercial risks and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all agreements comply with relevant legal frameworks, including data privacy laws, intellectual property rights, and industry regulations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with sales, procurement, and business teams to understand commercial objectives and provide timely legal input.
• Contract Management: Maintain an organized repository of executed contracts, monitor key milestones, renewal dates, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Dispute Management: Support the resolution of contractual disputes, coordinating with external legal counsel where necessary.
• Policy Development & Training: Contribute to the creation of contract policies and deliver training sessions on legal and contractual best practices.
• Due Diligence: Conduct legal due diligence during client and vendor onboarding to identify potential compliance or legal issues.
• Template Management: Create and maintain standardized contract templates to optimize the contracting process.
• Legal Advisory: Provide ongoing legal advice on contract-related matters and escalate critical issues with strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) required; LLM or specialization in Corporate/Commercial Law is a plus.
• Experience: 6–10 years of hands-on experience in reviewing and negotiating client/vendor agreements, preferably in IT, consulting, or service-based industries.
• Knowledge Areas:
• Strong foundation in commercial contracts, IP, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience with data privacy, legal risk assessment, and contract lifecycle management.
• Skills:
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application and Registration Details

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