LawSikho

Deadline 06-11-2026

Location Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Details of the Organization

Narwal.ai: Powering the AI-Driven Future of Enterprise Transformation

At Narwal AI, we’re not just adapting to the digital era, we’re redefining it.

As a specialized technology powerhouse, we operate at the high‑impact intersection of AI, Data, and Quality Engineering (QE).

Our Mission: Help Fortune 500 enterprises scale smarter by converting complex data into trusted pipelines and replacing legacy QA with AI-first Quality Engineering that accelerates delivery and amplifies business outcomes.

What Sets Narwal AI Apart:

Hypergrowth Momentum - Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and honored as a 10X Growth Company, Narwal continues to be one of the fastest-growing private tech firms.

Deep, Proven Expertise - Backed by CMMI certification and recognized on Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix®, our teams deliver the kind of technical precision and ROI that enterprises depend on.

Laser-Focused Specialization - We specialize in AI, Data, and QE, and we do them exceptionally well.

A People-First Culture That Fuels Innovation:

Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified (2024–2026), Narwal champions a culture built on trust, empowerment, and global collaboration.

Global Presence: North America, UK, Mexico, and India

Remote-Ready - Flexible models that prioritize outcomes over hours

True Balance - A high-trust, high-performance environment where career growth and well-being go hand in hand

Rapid Career Progression - Our status as one of the fastest-growing IT services companies means more opportunities for leadership and ownership.

Work from Anywhere - Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first culture built on communication and trust.

Join Our Mission:

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 business leader seeking intelligent modernization or a top-tier technologist looking to build what’s next, Narwal is where AI-powered transformation becomes reality.

Let’s build the automated, data-driven future together at Narwal!

Details of the Job/Internship

We seek an experienced Fractional Legal Counsel to serve as Narwal’s first-line commercial counsel across the business — reviewing, drafting and negotiating US client contracts (MSAs, SOWs, order forms, NDAs), C2C / subcontractor and vendor agreements, employment and contractor documents, and M&A and corporate matters — while supporting our legal entities across the US, India and other countries. The role owns the day-to-day contract stack and legal risk for a growth-stage IT services firm, escalating strategic or licensed-opinion matters to the CEO and outside counsel. The ideal candidate has done this end to end at an IT / professional-services company and uses AI tooling to move fast without cutting corners on protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Agreement Management:

Review, draft and negotiate US client commercial contracts (MSAs, SOWs, order forms, NDAs) and Narwal’s standard paper
Draft and negotiate C2C / subcontractor and staffing-vendor agreements, ensuring client terms (indemnity, liability caps, IP ownership, confidentiality) flow down back-to-back to subcontractors so Narwal is not left holding the gap
Identify legal risks and recommend protective language
Maintain standardized contract templates with version control

Document & Process Oversight:

Manage contract lifecycle from drafting to execution
Create contract playbooks and internal guidance documents
Establish document management systems and archival practices
Conduct periodic reviews of active contracts for renewals and renegotiations

Risk Mitigation & Compliance:

Assess contractual liability and flag non-negotiable vs. negotiable terms
Advise on indemnification, liability limitations, and insurance requirements
Support compliance across contract, data-privacy (GDPR, CCPA, India DPDP Act 2023) and cross-border requirements, coordinating specialist counsel where needed
Escalate US legal opinions, disputes / litigation and regulatory matters to outside US counsel — this role is first-line commercial counsel, not licensed US litigation or opinion counsel

Internal Support:

Provide adhoc legal guidance on business decisions with contractual implications
Support Sales, Operations and Finance teams on contract-related matters
Use AI tooling to accelerate first-pass contract review, drafting and playbook maintenance — improving turnaround and consistency — within confidentiality and privilege guardrails
Train internal stakeholders on key legal terms and best practices

Employment & Workforce:

Draft and maintain offer letters, employment and independent-contractor agreements, IP-assignment and confidentiality terms
Advise on worker classification (employee vs. contractor) and co-employment risk in staffing / subcontracting arrangements
Advise on non-compete / non-solicit and restrictive covenants, accounting for US state-by-state enforceability, plus Indian labor-law basics

M&A & Corporate Governance:

Support M&A transactions alongside the M&A Execution Lead: NDAs, LOIs / term sheets, SPA / asset purchase agreements, reps & warranties, disclosure schedules and legal due diligence
Maintain entity governance across Narwal’s US, India and other entities: intercompany agreements, board / secretarial resolutions, and coordination with finance and tax on cross-border structure

Hours & Schedule

10–20 hours/week (flexible, based on business needs)
Asynchronous work with monthly check-ins
Availability for urgent matters

Deliverables

Reviewed and marked-up contracts with risk commentary
Drafted agreements and template documents
Legal risk assessments and contract summaries
Standard template library (US and India versions) and a contract playbook with approved fallback positions
DPA, employment and contractor templates
A legal risk register tracking open items and their resolution

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Eligibility

Education & Credentials

LLB / law degree from a recognized law school; enrolled with a State Bar Council of India
US bar license (any state) a strong plus, but not required
8+ years as in-house / commercial counsel at an IT or professional-services company, with hands-on, end-to-end ownership of US client contracts. Breadth across the full contract stack is essential — a mid-tier or smaller-services-firm background (where one lawyer owns everything) is preferred over narrow tier-1 specialization

Expertise

Commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, purchase agreements)
NDAs and confidentiality agreements
Service contracts and SLAs
Vendor, supplier, and C2C / staffing-subcontractor agreements, including back-to-back flow-down of client terms
IT-services contracting model: T&M vs. fixed-bid, SLAs, and US enterprise norms on liability caps, indemnity and IP ownership
Employment / contractor agreements and worker-classification issues
M&A transaction documents and legal due diligence

Technical & Soft Skills

Proficiency with contract management and Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to translate legal concepts for business teams
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Strategic thinking with business acumen
Experience with international agreements and cross-border contracts
Knowledge of data-privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, India DPDP Act 2023)
Growth-stage IT / professional-services legal experience

Proactive, business-minded legal professional comfortable with independent work, fast-paced environments and fractional arrangements. Seeking part-time work, portfolio diversification or semi-retirement.