Commercial Contracts & Data Privacy (EU & AI, 1-Year Contract)

Job Title: Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts & Data Privacy (1-Year Contract)

Locations: Mumbai / Pune

Employment Type: Contractual (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract, Extendable)

Experience Level: 3 to 5 Years Post Qualification Experience

About the Role

We are seeking a sharp, legally qualified Contracts & Privacy Lawyer with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience to join their high-performing Enterprise Privacy and Legal function. This is a 1-year contract role with strong extension potential, focusing heavily on commercial contract vetting, AI governance, and European data protection compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently review, redline, and draft Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and vendor/internal contracts with a focus on privacy and AI clauses.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on enterprise AI governance and review AI-enabled tools from a legal risk perspective.
• Interpret and operationalize evolving European regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, PECR, and cookie regulations).
• Maintain privacy risk workflows, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs).
• Deliver expert legal advisory and compliance support on IT, operational risk, and data protection matters.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Law Graduate (LLB / LLM) with 35 years of relevant experience in commercial contract drafting/vetting and data privacy law.
• Prior experience in top-tier law firms, IT services, or financial GCCs handling technology and vendor contracts.
• Solid working knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act, and digital privacy laws (PECR).
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and documentation skills with strong attention to legal risk mitigation.