Senior Legal Counsel

Vahura (hiring for a leading manufacturing company); Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vahura is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel for a leading manufacturing company based in Mumbai. The role centers on managing the corporate legal function, including contract lifecycle management, regulatory advisory, and compliance strategy.

The incumbent will draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, advise on regulatory matters, and shape privacy and competition compliance programs while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a reputed Indian university.
• 10–15 years of in-house or top-tier law firm experience.
• Experience in contracts, regulatory matters, and compliance.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and transaction documents.
• Advising business units on intricate legal and regulatory matters.
• Shaping compliance frameworks, specifically regarding data privacy and competition law.
• Building and maintaining robust contract and knowledge repositories.
• Mentoring junior legal team members and influencing business strategy.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory advisory

Data privacy

Competition law

Team mentoring

Education

LL.B. degree

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Contextual Overview

Vahura is facilitating the recruitment of a Senior Legal Counsel for a leading manufacturing company based in Mumbai. The role focuses on managing the corporate legal function, including contract lifecycle management, regulatory advisory, and compliance strategy.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 10-15 years of professional experience in-house and/or at top-tier law firms.
• Qualification: LL.B. degree from a reputed Indian university.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and transaction documents.
• Advising business units on intricate legal and regulatory matters.
• Shaping compliance frameworks, specifically regarding data privacy and competition law.
• Building and maintaining robust contract and knowledge repositories.
• Mentoring junior legal team members and influencing business strategy.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified.