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

Contract Agreement- Sr Manager