Senior Corporate Counsel

Avaya is seeking a highly capable and business-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our International Legal Team. This role is a unique blend of providing day-to-day legal support to the India business while actively driving cross-border strategic initiatives and international corporate projects. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing pragmatic, risk-based guidance across a broad range of legal areas. Business Support – India & APAC Serve as primary legal advisor to the India business, supporting commercial, operational, and regulatory matters Provide legal support across APAC jurisdictions as needed, in coordination with regional counsel Advise on local regulatory frameworks, including telecommunications, data protection, employment, and sector-specific requirements Partner closely with sales, services, and partner organizations to support revenue-generating activities while managing legal and compliance risks Commercial Contracting & Transactions Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including partner agreements, SaaS/cloud agreements, services agreements, NDAs, HR-related documents, and real estate agreements Adapt and localize global contract templates to ensure compliance with Indian law and other applicable jurisdictions Support complex and strategic transactions, including multi-jurisdictional deals and outsourcing arrangements Manage internal approval processes, including preparation of deal summaries, coordination with stakeholders, and contract execution workflows Corporate, Compliance & Governance Support corporate governance activities for Indian and other APAC entities, including board and shareholder matters and maintenance of statutory records Provide guidance on compliance frameworks, internal policies, and ethical business conduct Act as a data privacy point of contact, advising on data protection matters and supporting policy implementation and updates Disputes & Risk Management Manage disputes and pre-litigation matters in coordination with external counsel Provide risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies International Projects & Global Initiatives Actively support cross-border legal projects, including transformation initiatives, restructuring, and outsourcing programs Collaborate closely with EMEA legal teams, including availability to support EU time zone working hours where required Contribute to the development and rollout of global legal standards, templates, and processes Essential Qualifications - Education: LL.B. or LL.M. from a premier law school. Experience: 7+ years of in-house legal experience, ideally within a global technology firm.. Technical Expertise: Proven experience in Contract Life Cycle Management, Data Privacy (GDPR/DPDP), and IPR clauses. Communication: Ability to navigate a multi-stakeholder environment and communicate effectively with Executive Management and Operations.