Legal Counsel/General Manager - Litigation & Commercial Contracts

Role & responsibilities

Job role expected

Litigation & Commercial Contracts ( Candidates GM and above)

Location: Mumbai
Preferred Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical / CRO

Role Summary:

We are seeking a lawyer who can represent the company in courts, provide legal guidance to internal teams, and manage drafting and review of commercial agreements. The role requires strong understanding of commercial and corporate laws, hands-on litigation experience, and the ability to work under tight schedules. The candidate should be open to travel as required for legal matters.

Litigation & Representation:

Represent the company in court cases, tribunals, and regulatory proceedings. Attend hearings and coordinate with external counsels to protect the companys legal interests.

Legal Documentation & Filings:

Prepare case documents, affidavits, responses, and ensure timely filing of submissions in court or regulatory forums.

Commercial Contracts:

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as NDAs / CDAs,  service contracts, vendor agreements, and clinical trial agreements. Ensure contracts are legally sound and commercially aligned.

Legal Advice:

Provide prompt and clear legal advice to business teams regarding risks, rights, and compliance in commercial matters , matters of reorganisation of business. 

Compliance Support:

Support ongoing legal compliance efforts within the company. Review processes and documentation to identify and correct any legal risks.

Travel & Coordination:

Willing to travel as needed to courts, government offices, or company sites. Must be available to manage urgent legal work at short notice.

Preferred candidate profile

• Attend and manage at least 46 court hearings or legal proceedings each month and Ensure 100% on-time submission of legal filings and responses.
• Draft or review commercial agreements within the strict deadlines. 
• Provide legal opinions without delays
• Conduct monthly compliance checks on legal documentation and processes.
• Act as custodian of all agreements entered and time to time review

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of commercial, corporate, and regulatory laws
• Proven experience in litigation, including court appearances
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• High attention to detail and ability to handle pressure
• Pharma industry background is preferred
• Must be willing to travel and handle tight work timelines.