Managing Associate – Commercial Contracts and Advisory (PQE - 8+ Years)

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including:

• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Consultancy & Retainership Agreements
• Licensing & IP Assignment Agreements
• Franchise & Distribution Agreements
• Technology Licensing & SaaS Agreements
• OEM, Manufacturing & Outsourcing Contracts
• Employment Agreements, HR Policies & Contractor Agreements
• Term Sheets, MOUs & LOIs
• Shareholder, Joint Venture & Collaboration Agreements
• Procurement & Supply Agreements
• NDAs & Confidentiality Agreements
• Logistics, Warehousing & Shipping Contracts
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) & Service Level Agreements

2. Advisory & Legal Opinions

• Providing legal opinions and strategic advisory on commercial and regulatory matters.
• Advising on compliance with key statutory frameworks, including:
  • Indian Contract Act
  • Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
  • Information Technology Act
  • Labour and Employment Laws
  • Sector-specific legal and regulatory frameworks
• Identifying contractual and regulatory risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Supporting clients in structuring legally compliant commercial relationships.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience with a reputed law firm.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts and transactional advisory.
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle drafting and negotiations.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong client management capabilities and commercial acumen.