Assistant Legal Counsel

GlaxoSmithKline; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Bengaluru is seeking a qualified legal professional to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and service agreements, and to support lifecycle management of contracts.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to provide timely legal advice, monitor spend, and assist with templates, playbooks, and training materials, while supporting global stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent and admission to practice as an advocate where applicable.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Practical knowledge of contract lifecycle management tools or willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally to support global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, amendments and related documents.
• Support agreement lifecycle management using contract systems and follow process and governance.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver timely legal advice.
• Monitor legal spend and support alternative fee arrangements and billing guidelines.
• Support litigation or dispute matters by coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to templates, playbooks and training materials.

Skills

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

English communication

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, amendments and related documents.
• Support agreement lifecycle management using contract systems and follow process and governance.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver timely legal advice.
• Monitor legal spend and support alternative fee arrangements and billing guidelines.
• Support litigation or dispute matters by coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to templates, playbooks and training materials.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent degree and admission to practice as an advocate where applicable.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Practical knowledge of contract lifecycle management tools or willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally to support global stakeholders.