Senior Executive Legal Counsel

JLL; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

JLL in Gurugram, India seeks a Senior Executive – Legal Counsel to manage contracts, advise on labour laws, and support risk management across entities in the region.

The role requires drafting and negotiating various agreements, understanding AI governance, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. Travel within India is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Law from a recognized institution.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in contracting or advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on contract-related matters including interpretation, terms, risk assessment and dispute resolution.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts including engagement letters, fee letters, leasing agreements and RFPs.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents for India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh; undertake contracting monitoring.
• Provide labour and employment law advisory, including regulatory changes and compliance.
• Support risk management initiatives and maintain a repository for legal incidents.

Skills

English fluency

Labor law advisory

Contract drafting

AI governance awareness

Legal research

Education

LL.B./LL.M.

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Job Description:

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 115,000 as of 2025.

What This Job Involves

We are seeking a Senior Executive – Legal Counsel to assist our legal team in contract management and compliance for all JLL entities. You will manage legal aspects of company contracts, provide expert guidance on labor-related matters, and support risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Advisory

• Provide legal guidance on contract-related matters, including interpretation, terms and conditions, risk assessment, and dispute resolution
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts including Engagement Letters, fee letters, leasing agreements, Strategic Consulting agreements, and RFPs
• Draft and negotiate legal documents for India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh
• Undertake contracting monitoring activities

Labour & Employment Law Advisory

• Provide legal guidance on labour-related issues and employment legislation
• Suggest strategies to address changes in laws, regulations, and employment legislation
• Conduct legal research on labour laws and provide insights on organizational impacts
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on labour matters

Compliance & Risk Management

• Mitigate legal risk by implementing legal strategy and exploring new legal regimes
• Assess compliance incidents and direct non-compliance issues to appropriate functions
• Detect legal risks and contractual liabilities and provide advice on non-compliance issues
• Maintain repository for tracking and reporting legal incidents to management
• Study legal notifications, circulars, and amendments, and advise on applicability
• Review and advice on AI-related clauses in commercial agreements in accordance with regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Advise stakeholders on legal issues and navigate the evolving compliance landscape
• Support all business lines on legal and contracting matters
• Establish cordial relationships with directors and stakeholders
• Bring efficiency in terms of costs and productivity

Sounds Like You? To Apply You Need:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors/ Master's in Law degree from a recognized institution
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a contracting or advisory role

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of contracting systems and identifying potential legal risks
• Knowledge of compliance management, data privacy, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, workplace harassment, intellectual property, and corporate governance
• Knowledge of Contract Act, Labour laws (including new labour codes), Insolvency Code, Stamp Act, Registration Act, etc.
• Experience in drafting and vetting contracts
• Awareness of AI governance frameworks, emerging AI regulations, and ethical considerations in AI deployment
• Understanding of AI-related contractual provisions including data usage, liability allocation, and intellectual property rights in AI-generated content

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to analyze and opine on statutory provisions
• Ability to conduct legal research and handle business relationships
• Ability to assess legal and compliance risks associated with AI technologies and automation
• Adaptability to emerging legal frameworks governing AI, machine learning, and generative AI applications
• Willingness to travel within India for official work

What We Can Do For You

At JLL, you will realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. You will work with a highly skilled and experienced dynamic legal team with platforms to enrich your technical domains, including exposure to cutting-edge AI and technology-driven legal solutions. We offer competitive pay and benefits through our Total Rewards Program. JLL has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 18th consecutive year.

Location:

On-site –Gurugram, HR, Mumbai, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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