Senior Expert - Legal Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave Policy

Generous Leave (up to 40 days)

Pet-Friendly Office (Noida)

Job summary

Innovaccer is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate contracts, work with the General Legal Counsel, and shape how the company develops and scales innovations in healthcare technology.

You will advise on patentability, trade secrets, licensing, enforcement, and regulatory alignment while coordinating with internal teams and external counsel. A demanding five-day work week supports a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• LLB from a reputed Indian university; LLM is a plus.
• 8-12 years of experience as an in-house corporate lawyer with healthcare tech, AI, and digital health exposure.
• Experience in healthcare/pharmaceuticals industry preferred.
• Familiarity with Indian and U.S. legal systems, including HIPAA, DPDP, and FDA CDSCO.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various contracts in collaboration with General Legal Counsel.
• Negotiate sales, procurement, and partnership contracts with US clients and India vendors.
• Provide legal opinions on company policies and processes.
• Conduct regulatory research and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Liaise with external counsel on contracts, compliance, disputes, IP matters, etc.
• Drive efficiency in contracting and related legal processes.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Healthcare tech experience

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Software/AI systems understanding

HIPAA/DPDP familiarity

Education

LLB degree

LLM preferred

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

• Bachelors 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.