Senior Counsel, Strategic Procurement Contracting

Genpact; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact, a global advanced technology services company, seeks a Senior Counsel to lead strategic procurement contracting across its global operations. You will negotiate and draft vendor and supplier contracts, align terms with regulatory and company policies, and collaborate with executives to mitigate risk while enabling business growth.

You will work within Genpact’s Legal team to ensure compliance, structure complex agreements, and provide clear, business-friendly guidance to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• First-chair negotiations/drafting experience in commercial contracts with clients and vendors.
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex long-term agreements for outsourced/tech services.
• Experience with IT and non-IT vendor contracts and data privacy practices.

Responsibilities

• No less than five (5) years of direct experience negotiating and managing strategic procurement contracts and supplier agreements for a large multinational company or service provider.
• Negotiate and draft complex long-term agreements with clients for outsourced and technology-related services.
• Negotiate and draft agreements with complex IT and non-IT vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, laws, and contracting norms.
• Provide practical business-friendly legal advice and coordinate with executives and managers.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Vendor agreements

Strategic sourcing

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Project management

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change—we drive it. AI and digital innovation are redefining industries, and we’re leading the charge. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, is an example of how we’re scaling advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. From large-scale models to agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment, love solving real-world problems, and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future, this is your moment.

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an advanced technology services and solutions company that delivers lasting value for leading enterprises globally. Through our deep business knowledge, operational excellence, and cutting-edge solutions – we help companies across industries get ahead and stay ahead. Powered by curiosity, courage, and innovation, our teams implement data, technology, and AI to create tomorrow, today. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

Inviting applications for the role Senior Counsel, Strategic Procurement Contracting

The Senior Counsel, Strategic Procurement Contracting role at Genpact is responsible for the legal aspects of strategic-wide procurement and sourcing activities, supporting a broad portfolio of procurement contracts, supplier agreements, and strategic sourcing initiatives across Genpact’s global operations. The Senior Counsel, Strategic Procurement Contracting reports directly to the Assistant Vice President, Senior Counsel and Legal Team Lead for Strategic Procurement and works directly with designated executives and department managers to ensure compliance of contractual terms in line with Genpact’s acceptable levels of risk.

The Senior Counsel, Strategic Procurement Contracting will also interact and negotiate agreements directly with vendors to advance the goals of the business. The Senior Counsel, as a member of the Legal team, helps ensure that the company, including executive management and employees, are in compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulatory guidance, and contracting norms.

Responsibilities:

• No less than five (5) years of direct experience negotiating and managing strategic procurement contracts, supplier agreements, and strategic sourcing transactions for a large multinational corporation or service provider.

• Experience negotiating and drafting complex and strategic long-term agreements with clients to provide outsourced and technology related services
• Experience negotiating and drafting agreements with complex IT and non-IT vendors
• Experience with service offerings utilizing bundled technology (i.e., software and services as a solution) including third party master terms and master services and software agreements and data privacy best practices.
• Experience driving a strong compliance culture that involves monitoring high risk areas associated legal and operating requirements.
• Experience contracting with large multi-national corporations and an ability to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Excellent, self-starting, organizational and project management skills with experience in coordinating multi-task responsibilities and projects.
• Excellent decision-making and execution skills.
• Solution-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to provide practical business friendly legal advice.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Responsible for, and has the authority to make, strategic legal and contractual commitments that directly impact the compliance health and soundness of the company.
• Responsible to negotiate, draft, review and finalize vendor and supplier contracts to company standards.
• Responsible for adherence to the company’s global Integrity Policy, to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure compliance with the industry standards, laws, and applicable regulations.
• Assist in training department heads and employees to ensure that all legal and compliance related responsibilities are clearly identified and understood. Maintain necessary training materials, policies and procedures in an easily accessible format.
• Ensures all regulatory and contractual requirements are implemented, monitored and evaluated as required.
• Consults with senior attorney(s) and subject matter experts as needed to resolve difficult legal issues.
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
• Working closely with the business to scope, identify, and mitigate risks associated with outsourcing liabilities, compliance with laws, and intellectual property.
• Assist in updating and reviewing policies and procedures based on regulatory changes, internal audits, and client audits.

Qualifications we seek in you!

• Licensed Attorney in the United States
• Must be US-based and authorized to work in the United States; position will be located in the United States
• Relevant experience years (in-house or at a law firm) of first chair negotiations/drafting experience in commercial contracts with clients and vendors.
• Relevant years of experience of direct experience negotiating and managing Strategic procurement contracts, strategic sourcing agreements, and supplier arrangements for a large multinational corporation or service provider.
• Self-starter comfortable with managing through some ambiguity, pro-actively reaching out and identifying areas to be strengthened and following up with strong execution.
• Interpersonal skills – Excellent verbal and written communication skills in achieving effective relationships and motivating others.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong process orientation – A strong understanding of processes and core management activities.
• Concise, direct communication while under pressure and active knowledge-sharing styles.
• Experience working with US-based and global legal and business teams.
• Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation
• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career — Get hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the tech shapers and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.

Let’s build tomorrow together.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.