Job description
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 2200000 (ie INR 8-22 LPA) Min Experience: 8 years Location: Gurgaon, Gurugram JobType: full-time We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Legal Professional to join at a Manager/Senior Manager level, focusing on contracts management and corporate legal affairs.
This role involves handling a mix of commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters while working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
The position requires strong expertise in contract lifecycle management and hands-on involvement in strategic transactions such as mergers, joint ventures, and collaborations.
Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including NDAs, service agreements, manpower agreements, lease and license agreements, SLAs, MoUs, and related documents Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives Support corporate transactions such as mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, and shareholder agreements Conduct legal due diligence, prepare transaction checklists, and coordinate with external legal counsel Assist in banking-related documentation including loan agreements, sanction letters, and escrow arrangements Provide legal support across areas such as software licensing, AI-related agreements, real estate, employment and labour matters, POSH compliance, CSR, and related party transactions Engage with senior management and internal/external stakeholders to understand requirements and provide legal guidance Ensure compliance with corporate laws, company regulations, and applicable legal frameworks Identify legal risks and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions What Makes You a Great Fit Qualified legal professional with a 5-year integrated law degree (LLB/LLM) from a reputed institution 5–8 years of experience in corporate law, company law, and commercial legal work Prior experience in a law firm (2–3 years preferred) with exposure to complex legal matters Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal documentation Hands-on experience in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate transactions Good understanding of IPR and regulatory compliance frameworks Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently with high attention to detail Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high ownership
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