Senior Legal Counsel

Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 1-year contract to support South Asia operations and global corporate initiatives. The role is based in Mumbai, with responsibility for commercial contracts, governance, and M&A activities.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years PQE, experience in both law firms and in-house, and a strong background in manufacturing or related sectors. Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years PQE with exposure to manufacturing, chemicals or related sectors.
• Experience across both law firms and in-house roles is preferred.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, corporate law and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial agreements across South Asia.
• Support statutory, regulatory compliance and governance initiatives.
• Advise on corporate governance, board matters, and entity management.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and strategic corporate transactions.
• Coordinate with external counsel on disputes and litigation, and develop templates & playbooks.

Skills

PQE 15+ years

Commercial contracts

Corporate law

M&A

Education

Qualified lawyer (LL.B/JD)

Job description

Hiring | Senior Legal Counsel South Asia & Corporate Legal (1-Year Contract)

We are hiring an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for a 1-year contract with a leading global manufacturing organization. This is a strategic legal leadership role supporting business operations across the South Asia region, while also contributing to global corporate legal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, procurement, service, and operational contracts.
• Partner with business teams to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
• Advise on statutory and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and governance requirements.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board matters, entity management, and compliance with internal governance frameworks.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Drive ethics, compliance, privacy, and governance initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors.
• Manage pre-litigation matters and coordinate with external counsel on legal disputes and litigation.
• Strengthen legal operations by developing contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and supporting contract lifecycle management initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and government agencies on matters relevant to the business.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified lawyer with 15+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience across both law firms and in-house legal roles is preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial products, or related sectors.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, corporate law, compliance, corporate governance, and dispute management.
• Exposure to M&A transactions, legal operations, and compliance programs will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide commercially sound legal advice while working effectively with cross-functional teams.

Location

Mumbai

Employment Type

Fixed-Term Contract 1 Year