Legal Counsel

Are you ready to accelerate your career? Join Cielo as a Legal Counsel!  A career at Cielo will give you the opportunity to work with the industry’s smartest people and to take ownership of your success!  

Cielo is a brand that reflects our big idea – that talent is rising – and with it our opportunity to rise above. We create careers for ambitious people by moving beyond traditional assumptions of what it means to work in talent acquisition.

Cielo is the world’s leading strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner. The industry has verified Cielo’s reputation for executing innovative solutions that provide business impact through numerous awards and recognitions, including its annual leadership position on the HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen listing, Peak Matrix Leader placement by Everest Group and Industry Leader designation by Nelson Hall.  

Cielo is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting Cielo Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The Legal Counsel provides legal advice and business support to the commercial team globally. The ideal candidate combines contract expertise with strong business acumen and a thorough understanding of the company’s strategic goals. They will leverage their legal training and judgment to provide guidance and insight to both internal and external stakeholders.

The role focuses on collaborating with internal teams to negotiate complex customer and vendor contracts and address business issues on a global scale as part of an international legal team. The Legal Counsel will work closely with Cielo’s commercial teams, leading negotiations with external customers to secure agreements that are both commercially advantageous and aligned with the company’s risk management strategy. Throughout this process, they will ensure that Cielo’s leadership is kept informed of any associated risks and challenges.

• Work Location: Gurugram, India
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid setup (Occasional onsite visits)
• Work Schedule: Day shift
• Specific requirements: 3 to 5 years of legal experience with a focus on contract negotiation, drafting, and review in an international setting; attorney preferred; experience covering for APAC countries/region

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works independently and with peers while providing guidance in diverse matters affecting day-to-day business operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching, and resolving matters to ensure that Company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Crafts, revises, and navigates a wide variety of high-value, high-risk, or highly complex contracts, addressing unique business arrangements and regulatory environments. Proactively identifies issues, offers creative solutions, and negotiates favorable terms.
• Acts as the lead legal representative during contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and third parties.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure agreements meet the company's business objectives while minimizing risk.
• Uses a high level of deep and broad experience to oversee the work on assignments that require a deep understanding of the company's business needs, strategy, and operations as they relate to the given area.
• Leverages in-depth knowledge of the company's business model, strategy, and long-term goals to provide tailored legal advice that aligns with commercial priorities.
• Evaluates legal documents to ensure they align with the company’s approach to risk management and meet commercial, operational, and strategic needs. Ensures that contractual terms are commercially sound and legally compliant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LL.M), or equivalent from an accredited law school required.
• Degree focus in contract or commercial law preferred.

Experience:

• Attorney preferred 
• 3+ years of legal experience with a focus on contract negotiation, drafting, and review in an international setting.
• Proven experience handling complex, high-value contracts across multiple regions.
• Experience working with multinational organizations and cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, sales, etc.

Exposure:

• Ability to handle negotiations and dispute resolution in an international setting.
• Involvement in strategic decision-making with senior leadership on global contract policy, risk mitigation, and business strategy.