Corporate Counsel

Fidelity International; New Delhi, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity International in Delhi seeks an in-house legal professional to review and negotiate technology and non-technology contracts, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk assessment. The role covers cloud services, data privacy and cross-border engagements.

The ideal candidate has an LLB with 5–6 years of experience in a multinational financial services or IT environment, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently and with stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications

• LLB with 5–6 years of relevant in-house experience.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial tech and non-tech contracts.
• Knowledge of cloud outsourcing regulatory frameworks (ESMA, EBA, DORA).
• Ability to assess commercial and legal risk related to tech and outsourcing compliance.
• Familiarity with AI, GenAI, platform integration and data privacy implications.
• Understanding of APIs, data security, cloud escrow and SaaS/IaaS/PaaS deployments.
• Strong communication, judgment and drafting/negotiation skills.
• Commercial judgement and proactive problem-solving.
• High ethical standards and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Experience working on cross-border contracts and international engagements.
• Interest in emerging tech and keeping up-to-date.
• Experience with contract management systems and e-sign platforms desirable.
• Self-starter, research-oriented and able to work with limited supervision.
• Comfort presenting complex topics to non-legal audiences.
• Collaborative and proactive team player.
• Strong interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts across technology and non-technology engagements.
• Assess regulatory compliance and commercial risk in technology and outsourcing.
• Provide guidance on cloud services, data privacy, APIs, and cloud security.
• Communicate clearly to stakeholders and present complex topics.
• Support cross-border contracts and international engagements.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Tech contracts

Risk assessment

Communication

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial judgement

Cross-border engagements

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Proactive / self-starter

Education

LLB

Tools

Contract management systems

E-signature platforms

Job description

• LLB with 5–6 years of relevant experience, preferably in an in-house role within a multinational organisation (Financial Services, Asset Management, or Information Technology industries preferred).

• Experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts across both technology and non-technology engagements, including cloud services (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), outsourcing, software licensing, market data, consulting, facilities, and profeesional services (staff augmentation, consulting etc.).

• Knowledge of cloud outsourcing regulatory frameworks (e.g., ESMA, EBA, DORA) and their application to technology contracts.

• Ability to assess commercial and legal risk relating to technology and outsourcing regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with current technology trends such as AI, GenAI, platform integration, data processing, and their legal and regulatory implications.

• General understanding of how technologies work, including APIs, data security / backups, Cloud Escrow, and SaaS/IaaS/PaaS deployments and cloud security.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent judgment; business sense.

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

• Commercial judgement, business acumen, pragmatic and a solutions-oriented mindset.

• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters in parallel.

• Experience working on cross-border contracts and international engagements.

• Genuine interest in technology and emerging tech – someone who keeps up with developments in AI, GenAI, cloud, blockchain and data privacy because they want to, not because they have to.

• Experience with contract management systems, e-signature platforms, and other legal technology tools is desirable.

• Self-starter, research-oriented and self-driven – able to take ownership of new and evolving matters with limited supervision, independently learn about new technologies, understand their contractual and regulatory implications, and translate that into practical guidance for stakeholders as the organisation’s technology priorities change.

• Comfortable presenting complex tech/regulatory topics to non-legal audiences using presentations, diagrams and practical examples.

• Demonstrated adaptability, collaboration, and a proactive approach.

• Positive, pro-active attitude suited to be a team member within a dynamic business environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.