IN-Associate_ Legal_ Risk & Legal - Advisory _ Mumbai at pwc

Mumbai City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Laws, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Risk Mitigation, Government Procurement Regulations, RFP Review, Legal Drafting, Communication Skills, Litigation Handling, Arbitration, Commercial Risk Management

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector GPS X-Sector Specialism Operations Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Those in enterprise risk management at PwC will focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectives. You will be responsible for developing business strategies to effectively manage and navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment. Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. Job Description & Summary: The successful candidate will join a high-performing, business-facing G&PS Risk function that operates at the forefront of complex domestic and cross-border engagements that underpin PwC’s G&PS Advisory practice, ensuring that every opportunity / engagement is evaluated on risk parameters and approval matrices and executed within a robust risk-management framework while preserving commercial agility and client service excellence. Responsibilities: Principal Accountabilities: Act as a business enabler and work closely with business teams, leadership and other internal teams in identifying workable solutions to issues and suggesting risk mitigations. Government RFP and contract review - 30% · Review and highlighting the risks in government RFPs · Identify risks in government contracts and guide business teams in drafting pre-bid queries · Review business proposals to be submitted to Government Clients · Advising business teams on legal / commercial risks and mitigation strategies · Contract management · Assist in responding to various legal / show cause notices Contract review and negotiations - 70% · Review and redlining of commercial contracts in line with PwC standards · Negotiations with clients on commercial contracts · Advising business teams on implications of deviations from PwC standard terms and helping them prepare mitigation plans · Drafting contracts from scratch · Advising business teams on legal risks and mitigation strategies Mandatory skill sets: Candidate must have completed 5 years integrated law course from reputed law college in India · Candidate must have in depth knowledge of commercial laws, specifically contract laws and must be up to date on current laws · Knowledge of Government procurement regulations and guidelines will be added advantage Preferred skill sets: Experience of reviewing government tenders / RFPs will be added advantage · Candidate must have minimum 4 years of PQE · Candidate must have excellent drafting, communication and negotiating skills · Candidates with experience of handling litigation, arbitration, responding to notices will be given preference Years of experience required: 2-6 years Education qualification: Graduation / Post graduation Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Commercial Laws Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Business Continuity, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Business Risk, Business Risk Identification, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Mitigation Measures, Negotiation Coaching, Operational Risk Management, Optimism, Policy and Procedures {+ 17 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date June 18, 2026 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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Responsibilities

The role involves reviewing government RFPs and contracts to identify risks and suggest mitigation strategies. It also focuses on redlining commercial contracts, negotiating terms with clients, and drafting legal documents from scratch.