Lawyer (Indirect Procurement)

Role Summary :

The position is based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

We are seeking an experienced

Lawyer (Indirect Procurement)

to join our global in-house legal team. This role would be responsible for providing expert legal advice, contract drafting, negotiation and risk management support on all

indirect procurement contracts —that is, contracts unrelated to client project sub-consultants. The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of commercial arrangements underpinning the organization's global operations, including

IT (licensing, SaaS, cloud, data processing), professional services, facilities, HR, marketing, finance, and corporate support agreements .

The role requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to operate autonomously in a complex, fast-paced, and matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Contract Review and Negotiation

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of indirect procurement contracts, including :

Technology contracts : software licenses, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, implementation, hosting, and support agreements.

Professional services : consultancy, outsourcing, advisory, etc.

Corporate operations : IT, finance, marketing, communications, HR, etc.

Ensure all contracts comply with the organization's legal, commercial, and risk management standards.

Legal Advice and Risk Management

Provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice to the

Procurement ,

IT , and

Corporate Services

teams.

Identify and manage key risks, including

data protection, information security, intellectual property, liability, insurance, confidentiality , and

termination .

Advise on legal implications of procurement strategies and supplier relationships.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with

Procurement, Privacy, Information Security, AI

teams globally.

Partner with business stakeholders to structure contracts that align with operational objectives while protecting the organization's interests.

Support training and awareness sessions for procurement and business teams on contract management and risk identification.

Governance and Process Improvement

Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization's

contracting frameworks ,

templates , and

playbooks .

Support the transition to and optimization of the organization's

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system .

Develop and maintain guidelines and checklists for efficient contract review and risk assessment.

Participate in global initiatives on

AI governance

and other governance relating to indirect procurement.

Dispute Prevention and Resolution

Assist in occasional resolving supplier disputes and claims, including escalation management and settlement negotiation.

Provide early legal input on supplier performance or compliance issues.

Qualifications and Experience :

Law degree and full qualification to practice in at least one common law or civil law jurisdiction.

Minimum

5–8 years’ post-qualification experience , preferably gained in a top-tier law firm or multinational corporate legal department.

Proven experience in

drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts , with a focus on

indirect procurement

and

technology transactions .

Strong understanding of

contract, commercial, and intellectual property law , as well as familiarity with

data protection ,

information security

and

AI

obligations.

Experience with

cross-border contracting

and

multi-jurisdictional legal issues .

Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.

Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset.

Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities and propose clear recommendations.

High degree of autonomy and initiative in managing workload and deadlines across regions.

Collaborative team player with a global mindset and cultural awareness.

Desirable Attributes :

Prior experience supporting global procurement or IT functions.

Familiarity with

Contract Lifecycle Management systems

(e.g., Agiloft, Icertis, or similar).

Understanding of

AI, automation, and governance

in supplier contexts.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency in legal processes.

Location and Reporting :

This role would be supporting Global Senior Director, Legal - Commercial and Technology and report to Head – Legal, Compliance & Ethics – GCC.

This role is a people leader position, currently comprising of 2 team members and prospect to grow into a larger team, in future.

Why Join :

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the contracting and risk management framework of a global organization. The successful candidate will contribute to the evolution of modern, digital, and globally consistent procurement legal practices, supporting the company’s innovation, sustainability and operational excellence goals.