Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

As a Senior Legal Counsel / Lead Commercial Contracts, you will be responsible for handling a wide spectrum of complex contracts, managing cross-border transactions, and supporting strategic business initiatives. Your role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements, providing legal guidance on transactional matters, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements including: - Airline partnerships - Engineering and technology contracts - Digital, IT, and software service agreements - HR, Marketing, and Loyalty Marketing agreements - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures, and Investment documents - Provide legal guidance on transactional matters and risk mitigation strategies. - Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Tech, Procurement, and Business Units) to align legal and commercial objectives. - Manage legal due diligence and documentation for M&A, JV, and private equity transactions. - Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks. - Liaise with external counsels and stakeholders for critical deal negotiations. Required Qualifications & Experience: - LLB / LLM from a reputed law school (India or abroad). - 10+ years PQE in transactional commercial contracts, corporate law, and negotiations. - Prior experience in law firms or large corporates in industries such as IT/ITES, Technology, Airlines, Oil & Gas, Power & Infrastructure, Consulting, or M&A/Private Equity preferred. - Proven ability to handle multiple high-value, cross-border deals simultaneously. - Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Key Attributes: - Excellent drafting and communication skills. - Business-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. - High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed corporate environments. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that business goals are met with legal precision and compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global environment.,