Legal – Contracts (Multiple Roles)

Job Description

Location: MumbaiExperience: 6 to15 years of PQEDesignation: Multiple Roles (Assistant Manager to Director level)Qualifications: LLB is mandatory; CS, LLM is preferred. About BDO India:BDO India LLP is a member firm of BDO International, one of the largest global networks of professional services firms with presence in over 166 countries. BDO India provides strategic, operational, accounting, tax, regulatory, and digital advisory services to both domestic and international clients. With over 9,000+ professionals across 14 cities, we are in a phase of accelerated growth and business expansion. Role Summary:We are hiring legal professionals with strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and service contracts. These roles will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to manage the contract lifecycle, ensure legal compliance, and contribute to the firm's contract governance and operational efficiency. Openings are available from Assistant Manager to Director levels, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts including Client Service Engagement Letters, MSAs, Consultancy Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Joint Ventures, Vendor Agreements, NDAs, and SaaS Agreements.Create and maintain standard templates and SOPs for contract processes.Liaise with clients, vendors, and third parties for contract negotiations.Support internal teams on contract structuring, compliance, and risk management.Build or contribute to a strong contract management process, including the integration of legal tech tools.Conduct research on applicable laws and regulatory developments.Mentor junior team members and support knowledge development across the legal function. Key Requirements:LLB is mandatory; CS, LLM is preferred.6–15 years of post-qualification experience in commercial and service contracts.Experience in a professional services or consulting firm preferred.Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Strong attention to detail, legal acumen, and business judgment.Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; exposure to legal tech/AI tools is a plus.