Lawyer - General Advisory

Experience: 9+ Years PQE

Practice Area: General Corporate Advisory / Legal Advisory

Location: Pune

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Advisory Lawyer (Associate Partner level) with 9+ years of post-qualification experience to provide strategic legal advisory services across a range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The role involves working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory support on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, including contractual, regulatory, and governance issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and other business contracts.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Provide guidance on legal implications of business decisions, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Interpret and analyse applicable laws, rules, and regulatory frameworks, providing actionable advice to clients.
• Work closely with business teams, senior stakeholders, and external counsel where necessary.
• Support clients on legal documentation, policy review, and internal compliance frameworks.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist in managing disputes and pre-litigation matters from an advisory perspective where required.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to knowledge development within the team.

Key Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 9+ years PQE from a reputed law firm only.
• Strong experience in general corporate advisory and commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Indian corporate laws, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.