Senior Legal (Contracts)

BDO India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India is seeking a Senior Legal (Contracts) professional to manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, negotiating SAAS, MSAs, NDAs, and JV agreements in Mumbai. The role demands 10–15 years PQE and an LLB, with CS or LLM preferred.

Lead a team, set templates/SOPs, and guide data protection and insurance requirements. The position is in-office (Mumbai - Dadar) with a Monday to Friday schedule, offering leadership growth within the in-house Contracts Team and scope to drive process

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of PQE with LLB mandatory.
• CS or LLM preferred for advanced specialization.
• Strong leadership and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Create and maintain standard contract templates and SOPs.
• Guide data protection and insurance requirements for internal stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a team of junior legal professionals.
• Integrate AI tools for contract management and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

LLB (Mandatory)

CS or LLM (Preferred)

Job description

Senior Legal (Contracts)

Organising Institution / Firm

BDO India

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

10-15 years of PQE; LLB degree mandatory; CS or LLM preferred.

Contextual Overview

BDO India is seeking a senior legal professional to join their in-house Contracts Team in Mumbai. This role focuses on managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, driving process excellence, and leading a team to support the firm's evolving business needs across various service lines.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree: LLB (Mandatory); CS or LLM (Preferred).
• Experience: 10-15 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Skills: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SAAS, MSAs, NDAs, and Joint Venture agreements.
• Create and maintain standard contract templates and SOPs.
• Manage internal stakeholder requirements and provide guidance on data protection and insurance.
• Build, train, and mentor a team of junior legal professionals.
• Integrate AI tools for contract management and process optimization.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified.

Mode: Full-time, In-office (Mumbai - Dadar, Monday to Friday).