Sr Legal Role | General Corp & M&A | 7-10 yrs | Delhi NCR

Noida Permanent INR5,000,000 - INR5,500,000 per year View Job Description
Join a leading global organisation as a Senior Legal Counsel, advising on complex corporate, commercial, M&A, and dispute resolution matters across multiple business entities. This is a high-visibility role offering strategic exposure, business partnering opportunities, and ownership of key legal initiatives.
  • Only candidates open to Noida as a location apply
  • Candidates with majority experience in law firms to apply

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised industry leader with a strong presence across diverse markets and operations. The organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where legal professionals play a critical role in enabling business growth, managing risk, and supporting strategic transactions.

Job Description

Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will act as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner across the organisation:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial and corporate agreements, including service contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, strategic partnerships, and other business arrangements.
  • Providing practical legal advice on day-to-day commercial, corporate, and operational matters.
  • Managing litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters, including coordination with external legal counsel and internal teams.
  • Assessing legal and commercial risks associated with disputes and recommending appropriate courses of action.
  • Supporting and leading legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, investments, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Conducting legal due diligence exercises and presenting clear risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
  • Negotiating and reviewing transaction documentation, including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and investment-related contracts.
  • Managing relationships with external law firms and professional advisors to ensure efficient delivery and cost management.
  • Identifying and escalating significant legal and regulatory risks where appropriate.
  • Contributing to the development and enhancement of legal policies, governance processes, and documentation standards.

The Successful Applicant

An ideal candidate would be:

  • Qualified lawyer in India from a reputed law school.
  • 7-8+ years of experience with a law firm or majorly in a law firm (General Corporate/deal-based practice only)
  • Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law.
  • Proven experience handling M&A transactions and strategic corporate deals.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work within a respected multinational organisation.
  • Exposure to high-value transactions and strategic legal projects.
  • Direct engagement with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113695

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Support - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Noida
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7113695

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.