Senior Legal Advisor (Airlines)

Exciting Opportunity for Senior Legal Professionals – Gurgaon

Are you an experienced legal expert seeking a high-impact role in a fast-paced corporate environment? We are actively looking for a Senior Legal Professional with extensive experience in transactional commercial contracts, agreements, and negotiations. This role requires deep expertise in managing cross-border commercial transactions across diverse industries.

If you have 17-20 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) and thrive in handling complex legal matters, this could be your next big career move!

Position : Senior Legal Professional

Location : Gurgaon, India

Work Mode : On-site (Work from Office, Monday – Friday, All 5 Days)

Role & Responsibilities :

As a Senior Legal Professional, you will play a crucial role in providing legal counsel, contract negotiation, and risk assessment for the business. Your primary responsibilities will include :

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of cross-border commercial contracts, including but not limited to :

Airline Partnerships & Aviation Agreements

Engineering & Digital Contracts

IT & Technology Agreements

HR, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

Loyalty Marketing Agreements

Venture M&A, Private Equity & Investment Transactions

Providing strategic legal advice to business stakeholders to mitigate risks while ensuring business growth and compliance.

Managing high-value, complex transactions, ensuring alignment with global regulatory and compliance requirements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, and Operations, to address legal matters effectively.

Ensuring compliance with local and international laws, corporate policies, and industry-specific regulations.

Leading and advising on contract risk assessments, dispute resolution, and litigation management when required.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on emerging legal trends, contract strategies, and negotiation tactics.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

We are looking for highly skilled legal professionals who can handle multiple contracts and negotiations simultaneously. The ideal candidate should have :

17-20 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in transactional commercial contracts.

Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment.

Prior experience in law firms or corporate legal departments within industries such as :

IT-ITES & Technology

Airlines & Aviation

Oil & Gas / Power & Infrastructure

Consulting & Professional Services

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity, and Venture Capital

Proven ability to manage cross-border legal matters and multi-jurisdictional contracts.

Strong understanding of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment, balancing multiple priorities.