Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel
Location: Vaishnavi Tech Park, Bellandur, Bengaluru, KA
Experience: 10+ years
Mode: Remote / Hybrid
Industry: IT / SaaS / Professional Services
About Us
smartShift – “Great Place to Work” Certified, is the world’s leading provider of Intelligent Automation for SAP transformations.
smartShift is the world’s leading provider of Intelligent Automation for SAP transformations. smartShift Intelligent Automation(R) offers a better way for SAP customers to migrate and optimize their custom code. With its patented AI-powered solutions, smartShift delivers secure, stable, and optimized code in weeks rather than the months required by conventional approaches. smartShift is trusted by many of the world’s largest SAP customers and has been used to modernize over 3,000 SAP systems, converting over 2.5 billion lines of code.
smartShift is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
The power of smartShift Intelligent Automation:
2-3X faster migration/conversion timelines.
<0.1% code transformation error rates.
40-50% reduction in IT costs.
1000+ transformation projects.
14 patents.
260+ person year of R&D time spent.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel with expertise in commercial contracts and business law to join our team in India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
· Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various complex commercial contracts, including:
o Professional Services Agreements
o Software Licensing Agreements (Inbound & Outbound)
o Partnership Agreements
o Data Protection Agreements & NDAs
o Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), and other client/vendor contracts
· Provide legal support on technology transactions, intellectual property (IP), and regulatory compliance.
· Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, solutions, finance, and product teams, to align contract terms with business objectives.
· Ensure compliance US and EU legal frameworks related to IT, software, and commercial transactions.
· Advise on risk mitigation strategies and implement best practices for contract management.
· Stay updated on legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
· Lead contract negotiations with enterprise clients and vendors, ensuring legally sound and commercially viable agreements.
Key Requirements:
· LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) required, LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Business Law preferred.
· 10+ years of experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and technology transactions.
· Expertise in contract law, SaaS agreements, technology licensing, and intellectual property law.
· Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.
· Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
· Prior experience working with technology or IT services companies is a plus.
· Familiarity with GDPR, DPDP Act, and global data privacy regulations.
· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment.