4424 - Senior Legal Counsel

Innovaccer Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

40 days leave per year

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

Pet-Friendly Office - Noida

Job summary

Innovaccer Inc. Noida invites an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on regulatory alignment, and help shape how we develop, protect, and scale our AI-enabled healthcare solutions.

You will collaborate with the General Legal Counsel, manage IP matters, privacy, HIPAA and FDA/CDSCO considerations, and provide timely opinions on policies. The role supports a dynamic, global environment with a strong focus on compliance and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed Indian university; Master’s or U.S. law degree (LLM) is a plus.
• 8–12 years in-house corporate lawyer experience, healthcare tech/AI/digital health preferred.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, DPDP, FDA/CDSCO regulations in India/US.
• Ability to evaluate complex software, AI/ML systems, and medical devices.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating sales contracts with US clients in healthcare.
• Negotiating complex procurement and partnership contracts with US entities.
• Negotiating procurement contracts with India vendors.
• Provide legal opinions on company policies and processes.
• Regulatory research and compliance.
• Liaise with external counsel on contracts, compliance, disputes, IP matters.
• Drive efficiency in contracting and other legal processes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

LLB from a reputed Indian university

LLM (optional)

Job description

Legal at Innovaccer

The legal team at our organization has a range of responsibilities, including analyzing business requirements to ensure legal compliance, managing contracts, identifying and mitigating legal risks, and more. As a member of our collaborative and dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to these efforts and take the next step in your career.

About the Role

As the Senior legal Counsel, you will work with General Legal Counsel and the legal team on drafting and negotiating various contracts.

You will play a central role in shaping how we develop, protect, and scale innovation, advising on patentability, trade secrets, licensing, enforcement, and regulatory alignment.

A Day in the Life

• Negotiating sales contracts with US clients with healthcare providers, healthcare payers, pharma companies etc.
• Negotiating complex procurement and partnership contracts with US entities
• Negotiating procurement contracts with India vendors
• Provide legal opinion on company policies and processes
• Regulatory research and compliance
• Liaise with external counsel on contracts, compliance, disputes, IP related matters etc.
• Drive efficiency in contracting and other legal processes

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed Indian university; Master’s or U.S. law degree (LLM) is a plus
• Experience in healthcare/pharmaceuticals industry preferred
• Some exposure in legal research and compliance
• 8–12 years of experience as in-house corporate lawyer with a strong track record in healthcare tech, AI, and digital health.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate complex software, AI/ML systems, and medical devices.
• Familiarity with Indian and U.S. legal systems, including HIPAA, DPDP, and FDA/CDSCO regulations.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

We offer competitive benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.

Here’s What We Offer

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy generous leave benefits of up to 40 days.
• Parental Leave: Experience one of the industry's best parental leave policies to spend time with your new addition.
• Sabbatical Leave Policy: Want to focus on skill development, pursue an academic career, or just take a break? We've got you covered.
• Health Insurance: We offer health benefits and insurance to you and your family for medically related expenses related to illness, disease, or injury.
• Pet-Friendly Office*: Spend more time with your treasured friends, even when you're away from home. Bring your furry friends with you to the office and let your colleagues become their friends, too. *Noida office only

Where and how we work

Our Noida office is situated in a posh techspace, equipped with various amenities to support our work environment. Here, we follow a five-day work schedule, allowing us to efficiently carry out our tasks and collaborate effectively within our team.

Innovaccer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status, feel valued and empowered.