Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in an international western law firm and/or multinational in-house law department
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
Experience drafting and negotiating multinational commercial contracts, especially client sales or service agreements
Willingness and ability to primarily work outside regular business hours (including late evenings and/or very early mornings) to support international time zones, especially the Americas region
Requirements:
Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial contracts (client, supplier, technology contracts, and multinational global agreements) in collaboration with sales and account management teams
Provide expert legal and business advice to commercial stakeholders (sales, program management, procurement, finance, and supplier relations)
Negotiate directly with clients and serve as the primary legal contact for assigned accounts
Increase legal awareness of the commercial teams by delivering presentations/trainings on contractual obligations and distributing necessary documentation
Job description
Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team
Legal Counsel / Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Americas and Global Markets (Remote)
Full time, India
BCD is seeking to hire a qualified commercial contracts lawyer meeting the below specifications to join our global legal team. This position is remote and based in India, with a primary focus on supporting BCD and its affiliated companies in the Americas and other regions. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and providing sound legal advice related to sales and contracting activities. This role requires close collaboration with colleagues and clients in the US, Canada, Latin America, and other regions, and is expected to work outside of regular business hours to accommodate international time zones. The position can be virtual, hybrid, or office-based, depending on location.
As a Legal Counsel / Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Americas and Global Markets, you will
Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial contracts, working directly with our sales and account management teams. These will include client, supplier, technology contracts, and other legal documents, including multinational global agreements
Provide expert and strategic legal and business advice to BCD’s commercial stakeholders, including sales, program management, procurement, finance, and supplier relations
Negotiate directly with clients
Serve as a primary legal contact for assigned accounts
Advise business clients on legal and regulatory issues and risks, data privacy and security issues, approval processes, company policies and procedures, and business strategy
Increase legal awareness of the commercial teams by communicating contractual obligations in non-legal terms through presentations/trainings and creating and distributing necessary documentation
Maintain and update template agreements for supported regions
Monitor the development of new laws affecting the business
About You
Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in an international western law firm and/or multinational in-house law department
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
Experience drafting and negotiating multinational commercial contracts, especially client sales or service agreements is required
Willingness and ability to primarily work outside of regular business hours (including late evenings and/or very early mornings) to support international time zones, especially the Americas region, is required
Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills
Able to “triage” and balance many projects at once simultaneously
Customer-service oriented approach to practicing law with a focus on practical application
Detail-oriented and skilled in legal drafting
Ability to interact with company leadership, propose practical and creative solutions to complex business issues, and provide pragmatic risk assessments
Work collaboratively across multiple functions, organizations and with a diverse group of colleagues at all levels
You are a team-player who will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Experience in travel industry preferred, but not required
Understanding of basic data privacy is helpful, but not required
About Us
We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000+ people work virtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more about BCD Travel.
Your life at BCD
Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don’t just take our word for it! Hear why people join BCD and more about the great perks of Life at BCD.
You’ll be offered
Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
Travel industry professional perks and discounts
An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
Ready to join the journey? Apply now!
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.
