Senior Counsel (Corporate Legal) at Tata Communications Limited
Tata Communications Limited invites applications for the position of Senior Counsel (Corporate Legal) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role requires 12–15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, including substantial experience handling cross-border matters.
The position offers an opportunity to oversee complex legal transactions, strengthen contract management processes and advise on legal risks across domestic and international business operations.
About Tata Communications
Tata Communications Limited is an Indian telecommunications company and part of the Tata Group. The company provides digital infrastructure and communications services to businesses and customers across international markets.
About the Job
Tata Communications Limited is hiring a Senior Counsel (Corporate Legal) to oversee corporate and commercial legal matters, manage complex transactions and improve contract management processes.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting business operations, managing legal risks and providing legal guidance across domestic and international jurisdictions.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
Hold a law degree from a reputable university or institution, with an excellent academic background.
Be qualified to practise law in India.
Have 12–15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
Have 5–7 years of experience handling cross-border matters and working with cross-cultural teams.
Possess experience in domestic and international corporate, commercial and contract law.
Have experience in transactional matters, preferably in the telecommunications or technology industries.
Have experience working with different management levels and in international business environments.
Demonstrate strong communication, technical drafting and negotiation skills.
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Overseeing contract management processes and identifying opportunities to expedite legal support through improved procedures.
Leading projects to streamline documentation and contracting processes.
Creating and maintaining templates, standard agreements, service schedules and related documentation.
Implementing processes, procedures and documentation for new services.
Participating in cross-functional projects involving legal and business teams.
Ensuring effective coordination across business units and management teams.
Proactively identifying, documenting and managing legal risks and communicating them to business stakeholders and management.
Advising on the implementation of a risk registry.
Reviewing team structure and assessing talent requirements.
Participating in recruitment and selection for positions reporting to the role.
Conducting goal-setting exercises and performance reviews for the team.
Supporting team development, engagement and recognition initiatives.
Providing or coordinating training for legal counsel and business or sales teams on legal and related issues.
Building effective relationships with sales teams, business stakeholders and senior management.
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the Tata Communications Careers portal.
View the Official Job Notification
Candidates should review the official job listing for the complete requirements and application details before submitting their applications.