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Job Description - Legal Counsel

Role Objective

To serve as a trusted legal advisor by providing timely, practical, and business-focused legal advice across a broad range of legal matters impacting our MedTech business in Zone India in areas of commercial and contract law, project contract/claim management, tendering and public procurement, employment law and product-related regulations. The role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks while enabling business growth and operational excellence. It proactively supports internal/ external stakeholders by delivering operational legal guidance, developing risk-based solutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & reviewing of legal documents & agreements such as domestic and international commercial contracts (including PPP, Project Contract, Consortium agreements, pre-bid agreements, Sales/Purchase agreements, Work contracts, Framework agreements, Service level agreement etc.) with public and private customers, as well as suppliers and subcontractors etc. Creating standard templates of agreements, and specialized legal documents such as affidavits, Indemnity bond, corporate guarantees etc.
Advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies throughout project contract execution. Carry out legal assessment, preparation, evaluation, and defense of contractual claims arising from project execution.
Advise on med-tech product laws and legal issues to ensure compliance with applicable product laws & regulations. Conducting trainings on specialized topics to create awareness on legal topics of importance.
Advise on healthcare collaborations, clinical research and validation initiatives, and collaboration interactions with regulators, government bodies, hospitals, and public institutions.
Involved in policy making for the Company. Designing, drafting, and overseeing company's policy implementation and position on legal matters.
Advise on employee relations issues, workplace grievances, misconduct matters, and disciplinary proceedings
Manage pre-litigation matters and legal disputes. Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations, and employment matters.

Key Attributes & Competencies

Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
Strong understanding of Contract / Commercial Laws, Project Contract / Claim Management. Knowledge of med-tech laws will be an added advantage.
Ability to exercise judgement on complex legal issues & problem-solving/result-oriented competencies
Good inter-personal & communication skill
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Qualifications & Experience

Must have a Law degree from a recognised law college in India.
5-8 years of post-qualification experience in legal function, preferably in a multi-national company or law firm. Exp. in medtech, pharma or life-sciences will be preferred.

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Policy making

Litigation

Med-tech product laws

Project contract claim management

Arbitration

Employment Law

Regulatory investigations

Contract Drafting

About Company

Last Updated: 10-10-2026 06:49:22 PM

7-9 yrs

Bengaluru, India

Skills:

risk management, Legal Research, contract management, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, claims management, legal analysis, Corporate Governance, Contract Drafting, commercial legal practices, compliance requirements

10-12 yrs

Bengaluru, India

Skills:

contract lifecycle management , Legal support for procurement and vendor engagements, Corporate governance and regulatory compliance, Intellectual property matters, Employment and labour law, Enrolled with the Bar Council of India