In-House Legal Counsel

Job description

Location : Bengaluru Department : Legal Experience : 5–8 Years Employment Type : Full-Time ABOUT ONSURITY At Onsurity, we're transforming employee healthcare and wellness for SMEs through technology-driven insurance and healthcare solutions. As we continue to scale rapidly, we're looking for an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to safeguard our business, enable growth, and provide pragmatic legal guidance across the organization. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. This role goes beyond reviewing contracts; it requires someone who can anticipate legal risks, simplify complex legal challenges, and partner with business teams to enable faster, compliant decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts while proactively identifying legal complications and providing practical business solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commercial Contracts ● Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a wide range of commercial agreements, including: • Customer and Enterprise Agreements • Vendor & Procurement Contracts • Partnership & Channel Agreements • Master Service Agreements (MSAs) • Statements of Work (SOWs) • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) • Employment and Consultant Agreements • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) ● Ensure contractual terms align with business objectives while protecting the organization's legal interests. ● Create standardized contract templates and playbooks to improve turnaround time. Legal Advisory ● Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams. ● Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on day-to-day business operations. ● Assess legal implications of new products, partnerships, and strategic initiatives. ● Simplify legal complexities into actionable business recommendations. Risk Management ● Identify legal, commercial, and operational risks early in business discussions. ● Recommend commercially viable alternatives to mitigate legal exposure. ● Balance legal protection with business agility. ● Develop frameworks for contract risk assessment and approvals. Regulatory & Compliance ● Ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations. ● Advise on legal obligations relating to insurance, healthcare, technology, data privacy, and employment. ● Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and implement necessary updates. ● Support internal compliance programs and governance initiatives. Stakeholder Management ● Collaborate closely with Sales, Partnerships, Finance, HR, Operations, Product, and Leadership teams. ● Support high-value commercial negotiations. ● Manage relationships with external law firms when specialized legal support is required. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Must Have ● LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized institution. ● 5 - 8 years of post-qualification experience as an in-house counsel or with a leading law firm handling commercial contracts. ● Strong experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. ● Excellent understanding of Indian contract law and corporate legal practices. ● Ability to identify legal complications and provide commercially practical solutions. ● Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. ● Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Preferred ● Experience working with startups, SaaS, HealthTech, InsurTech, FinTech, or technology companies. ● Familiarity with data privacy regulations and technology contracts. ● Exposure to corporate governance, compliance, and employment law. ● Experience implementing contract lifecycle management tools.