Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range : Rs 2500000 (ie INR 25 LPA)

Min Experience : 5 years

Location : Mumbai

JobType : full-time

We are looking for a strategic legal professional to serve as a trusted advisor across the organization, partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. In this role, you will help shape strong governance practices, lead commercial negotiations, and ensure alignment with evolving UK and EU regulatory landscapes. If you thrive in fast-moving environments where legal insight influences real business decisions, this position offers a high-impact opportunity to lead with confidence and expertise.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and strategic business partnerships.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on legal considerations, risk exposure, and compliance obligations.
• Interpret and apply relevant UK & EU financial regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, DORA, PRA, and operational compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain effective legal processes, templates, documentation, and internal workflows.
• Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Partner with leadership to align contract structures and negotiation strategies with commercial objectives.
• Strengthen internal governance, ensuring consistent standards and legal best practices across the organization.
• Act as an internal educator—translating complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

What Makes You a Strong Match