Legal Counsel

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Maternity & paternity benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a legal professional with 3–6 years of in‑house experience to handle commercial contracting, licensing and regulatory matters in India.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating MSAs, service and vendor agreements, and providing pragmatic risk guidance to business teams. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Compliance and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment with internal policies and applicable Indian laws.

Qualifications

• LLB degree from a recognized university.
• 3–6 years in-house experience in pharma/healthcare or related fields preferred.
• Solid understanding of Indian regulatory laws for pharma sales, marketing, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and support execution of standard and moderately complex commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to close contracts within timelines.
• Provide practical legal support and risk mitigation guidance to business teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)

Tools

MS Word

Contract management system

Job description

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

1. Commercial Contracting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate and support execution of standard and moderately complex commercial agreements.

• Work on agreements such as confidentiality agreements, service agreements, vendor agreements, supply and distribution agreements, consultancy agreements, statements of work, amendments, extensions and other business contracts.

• Review clauses relating to scope, payment terms, liability, indemnity, termination, confidentiality, governing law, dispute resolution, data protection and compliance obligations.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and counterparties to close contracts within agreed timelines.

• Use approved templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and internal approval processes wherever applicable.

2. Business Development and M&A

• Draft, review, and negotiate various in-licensing and out-licensing agreements, asset purchase agreementsandbinding/non-bindingoffers.
• Work closely with the relevant internal teams in conducting due diligence

3. Legal Advisory and Risk Support

• Provide practical legal support to business and functional teams on routine legal and contractual matters.

• Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and business proposals and elevate material issues appropriately.

• Support teams in understanding contractual obligations, approval requirements and risk‑mitigation options.

• Help ensure that legal advice aligns with applicable laws, internal policies, compliance requirements and business needs.

4. Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with business teams, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Compliance, Data Privacy and other enabling functions.

• Coordinateinputsfrom relevant teams so that contracts are reviewed holistically.

• Support timely closure of matters through disciplined follow‑up and clear communication.

• Build effective working relationships while maintaining legal independence and objectivity.

Key Success Measures

• Quality and accuracy of contract reviews.

• Timely closure of assigned legal matters.

• Effective identification and escalation of legal risks.

• Stakeholder responsiveness and quality of support.

• Compliance with internal legal processes,templates,and documentation requirements.

• Ability to support business needs while maintaining appropriate legal safeguards.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable university. Experience:3–6 years of in‑house experience in a company or a law firm. Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, chemical or allied industry is preferred. Expertise: Solid understanding of Indian regulatory laws related to pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and distribution including without limitation, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act and UCPMP. Contracting Skills: Strong drafting and negotiation skills for MSAs, IT services, and commercial agreements. Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, self‑motivated, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits Offered

• joining & relocation support
• family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits)
• learning and development opportunities
• medical coverage for yourself and your family
• life coverage for yourself

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/