Senior Legal Counsel with Contract Bazaar (Noida, PQE: 5+ years)

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

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

Details of the Organization

Contract Bazar is a Legal Technology Company safeguarding the masses by making legal services simpler for everyone to use it anytime, anywhere. The company was established with a single aim to make legal simple and accessible for everyone.

Details of the Job/Internship

Contract Bazar is hiring for the position of Senior Legal Counsel with 5+ years of experience to join them in their Noida office.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Client Consultation

Provide strategic legal advice to clients on complex agreements, corporate compliance, and risk management.
Serve as the primary escalation point for critical legal issues and high-value transactions.
Conduct virtual consultations with corporate clients, offering guidance on regulatory compliance and contract negotiations.
Keep clients updated on legal developments and their impact on business operations.

2. Team Leadership & Work Delegation

Oversee a team of junior legal consultants, assigning tasks based on expertise and workload capacity.
Delegate legal research, drafting, and administrative tasks while ensuring efficient execution.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior legal professionals.
Monitor performance, conduct regular check-ins, and ensure the timely completion of assigned legal projects.

3. Legal Drafting & Contract Management

Draft, review, and finalize high-value legal agreements, including NDAs, service contracts, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
Vet agreements drafted by junior team members to ensure accuracy, legal compliance, and adherence to client requirements.
Conduct negotiations on behalf of clients, ensuring favorable contract terms.

4. Legal Document Review & Compliance

Review and approve agreements, policies, and other legal documents prepared by junior team members.
Vet contracts received from third parties to identify legal risks and compliance gaps.
Ensure all documents align with local and international legal frameworks.

5. Compliance & Risk Management

Stay updated with evolving legal regulations and incorporate necessary changes into agreements.
Ensure all legal documents meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide risk assessment and mitigation strategies for client contracts and policies.

6. Task & Workflow Optimization

Prioritize and manage multiple legal projects simultaneously, ensuring efficiency.
Implement task management tools for tracking progress and workflow optimization.
Maintain documentation of legal work, ensuring organized and accessible records.

Eligibility

LL.B. or equivalent; LL.M. preferred.
5+ years of experience in corporate law, contract management, and legal advisory.
Prior experience in managing legal teams is a plus.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiations.
Excellent communication skills for client consultations and internal coordination.
Strong legal drafting, document review, and risk assessment capabilities.
Proficiency in legal tech platforms and virtual collaboration tools.