About the Organization
Ascendion is a global AI-first software engineering company delivering services across Applied AI, cloud, data, experience design, and talent transformation. Headquartered in New Jersey, Ascendion has a strong global presence across India, Europe, and the APAC region. The company is known for its AI-powered digital engineering capabilities and has been recognised as a leading workplace and a rising star in digital engineering.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity (Senior Legal Associate | In-House Counsel)
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate from a recognised law school in India
- Must be licensed to practice law in India
- Post-qualification experience of 3 to 4 years
- Preference for candidates with prior in-house experience at a technology products or services company
- Strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and scaling environment
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Commercial and Business Support
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating MSAs, SaaS and licensing agreements, NDAs, SLAs, DPAs, and vendor contracts
- Acting as a business-aligned legal advisor balancing risk with commercial objectives.toggle
- Supporting contract lifecycle management, including templates and legal playbooks
Employment and HR Support
- Advising on employment contracts, HR policies, and internal SOPs
- Supporting disciplinary actions, terminations, and employee disputes
- Advising on labour law compliance and employment-related risk management
- Coordinating with HR teams and external counsel
Regulatory and Data Protection
- Advising on regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to AI-led IT businesses
- Supporting data protection and privacy compliance from both contractual and operational perspectives
- Liaising with external counsel on regulatory and compliance matters
Mode of Work
Hybrid working model
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Perks / Professional Exposure
- Institutional training and structured legal support
- Exposure to cross-jurisdictional commercial legal work across India, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Philippines, and the USA
Application Process
- Interested candidates may apply or refer suitable candidates
- CVs must be sent to: arnab.basu@ascendion.com
Important Notes / Additional Information
- This is a senior-level in-house legal role suited for professionals with strong commercial and technology law experience
- Only shortlisted candidates are likely to be contacted for further communication
