Legal Director - Contracts

Location : Mumbai Experience : 15 to 20 years of PQE Designation : Director - Contracts 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 seeking a senior legal professional to join the Contracts Team at BDO India. The role will focus on managing the full lifecycle of a wide range of commercial contracts, driving process excellence, and leading a team to support the firm’s complex and evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

Draft, review, and negotiate SAAS contracts, End User License Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Service Provider Agreements, Consultancy Contracts, Trademark Licensing Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Joint Business Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Licensing Agreements.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including Client Service Engagement Letters, Investment Banking Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Sub-Contracts, Loan Staffing Contracts, and Referral Agreements.

Draft contracts from scratch and create / maintain standard templates.

Negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and third parties.

Conduct research on relevant matters concerning the applicable laws.

Manage internal stakeholder requirements related to contracts.

Build and train a team, and collaborate with junior resources.

Create SOPs and procedures to manage the contract review function.

Provide guidance on data protection legislation and insurance requirements.

Adapt and integrate AI tools for contract management.

Address other matters necessary to support the contract management scope

Key Requirements :

LLB is mandatory; CS, LLM is preferred.

15-20 years PQE with an LLB degree (CS, LLM, and specialized contract law experience / courses preferred).

Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.

Focused and detail-oriented with high analytical thinking.

High proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Strategic thinking and ability to build processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.