Commercial Counsel

Accountabilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements, with a primary focus on go-to-market and enterprise customer transactions in India.

• Advise sales, business development, operations, and other cross-functional teams on commercial strategies that support rapid and sustainable growth.

• Support transactions across India and, where required, the broader APAC region, navigating varying legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

• Monitor developments in technology, AI, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and related regulatory frameworks, translating these developments into practical contractual guidance and risk assessments.

• Develop, maintain, and localize contract templates, playbooks, policies, and other legal resources to reflect regional requirements and evolving industry standards.

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice that balances business objectives, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

• Partner closely with global legal and business stakeholders to resolve complex issues efficiently and facilitate high-quality commercial outcomes.

• Contribute to the continued development and scalability of the commercial legal function, promoting a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture.

Requirements:

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in India.

• 7+ years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, with substantial in-house experience in technology, SaaS, or a comparable sector strongly preferred.

• Experience working for a U.S.-based or global multinational organization from India, with direct experience supporting customers and stakeholders both within and outside the region.

• Proven track record drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial, enterprise technology, SaaS, licensing, and strategic partnership agreements.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing, SaaS contracting, data protection, privacy, intellectual property, and technology-related legal issues.

• Experience advising on cybersecurity, privacy, and cross-border data transfer matters.

• Strong understanding of commercial risk and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical, business-oriented recommendations.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.

• Comfortable operating independently in a high-growth environment characterized by ambiguity, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.

• Proactive, highly accountable, commercially minded, and solutions-oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, together with enthusiasm for applying legal expertise to innovative products and rapidly developing markets.

• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a drive for professional excellence.

Benefits:

• Fully remote position, with the opportunity to work from anywhere in India.

• Particular consideration for candidates based in Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, or Hyderabad.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI products and complex technology transactions in a rapidly evolving global industry.

• High-impact environment with significant autonomy, rapid experimentation, and minimal bureaucracy.

• Opportunities to expand your responsibilities and create impact beyond the immediate scope of the role.

• Annual discretionary professional development and learning stipend.

• Annual discretionary stipend to support in-person collaboration and social travel with colleagues.

• Annual company-wide offsite, with previous gatherings held in international destinations.

• Monthly co-working stipend for employees who are not located near a primary company hub.

• Global, highly collaborative working environment with colleagues across multiple regions.

• Equal-opportunity workplace committed to fair and inclusive employment practices.