About the Role
An organization is hiring an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join its Hyderabad-based legal team. This is a senior individual-contributor role with strong business-partnering exposure, ideal for professionals who enjoy working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams on both strategic and operational matters.
The role involves advising the business on day-to-day legal issues as well as high-impact, organization-wide initiatives, while also mentoring junior team members when required.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for handling a broad spectrum of in-house legal work, including:
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End-to-end contract drafting, review, and negotiation across commercial arrangements
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Employment law advisory, including HR support and workplace-related matters
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Intellectual Property and trademark portfolio support
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Data privacy and data protection compliance
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Drafting and reviewing internal policies and compliance frameworks
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Providing pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice for business operations
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Supporting leadership with legal risk assessment and decision-making
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Leading negotiations and managing complex stakeholder conversations
Eligibility & Experience
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Experience: 5–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience
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Prior in-house experience or strong exposure to corporate advisory work preferred
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Ability to independently manage legal matters across multiple domains
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Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
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Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members is an advantage
Location
Hyderabad (On-site)
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