Legal Counsel

Greetings from Zensar Technologies!!!

Zensar Technologies is a leading digital solutions and technology services company, helping global enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journey.

We are looking for a dynamic and business-focused Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal Team in India.

Role Overview:

The Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting Zensar's commercial and business operations by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of technology and commercial agreements.

The role requires a commercially minded legal professional who can effectively partner with internal stakeholders and provide pragmatic legal solutions in a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Support contract negotiations for:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• SaaS and Software Licensing Agreements
• Strategic Partnership Agreements
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Vendor and Subcontractor Agreements
• Consulting and Professional Services Agreements

• Provide timely and practical legal advice on contractual, commercial, operational, and compliance-related matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling commercial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Delivery, HR, Finance, Information Security, and Leadership teams.
• Support privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard legal processes.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist in dispute resolution and handling legal notices, claims, and escalations when required.

Required Qualifications :

• LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university.
• 3 - 8 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent understanding of contract law and commercial legal principles.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in IT Services, Technology, SaaS, or Software Contracting.
• Knowledge of data privacy and data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with global contracting frameworks and international commercial agreements.
• Experience working with multinational clients and cross-border transactions.

Key Competencies :

• Commercial Acumen
• Contract Negotiation
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Legal Drafting
• Problem Solving
• Business Partnering
• Attention to Detail

Why Join Zensar?

• Opportunity to work on global technology transactions.
• Exposure to diverse commercial and legal matters.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Partner closely with business leaders and drive strategic outcomes.