Legal Counsel

# Job Description Summary
Lawyers and non-lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world

Job Description

The Role
GE HealthCare is seeking a mid-career lawyer to join its India legal team. You will support the business across commercial contracting, compliance, litigation and regulatory matters in a highly regulated medtech environment, working closely with senior counsel and building the foundation for a broader in-house career.

Job Responsibilities

- Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate standard commercial agreements — customer sales and service contracts, NDAs, purchase orders, vendor and consultant agreements — using approved templates and playbooks; escalate deviations appropriately.
- Tenders: Review public and private tender documents for legal and compliance risk; support bid teams on deviations, bank guarantees and contract conditions.
- Channel partners: Support onboarding, due diligence, agreement execution and periodic reviews of distributors and channel partners.
- Litigation support: Maintain the litigation tracker; coordinate with external counsel on filings, hearings and documentation; prepare case summaries for management reporting.
- Compliance: Support the India Compliance programme — HCP interaction approvals, third-party due diligence, policy roll-out and training logistics.
- Regulatory & secretarial: Track developments under the Medical Devices Rules, DPDP Act, Companies Act and related regimes; assist with board documentation, statutory filings and entity compliance calendars.
- Legal operations: Maintain contract repositories, template libraries and matter management records; support legal team reporting and process improvement.

Required Qualifications

- LL.B. from a recognised Indian university; enrolled with a State Bar Council.
- 12 years’ post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house, with exposure to commercial contracts and general corporate work.
- Working knowledge of Indian contract, company and commercial law; familiarity with healthcare, medtech or other regulated sectors is an advantage.
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple matters against deadlines.
- Fluency in English; comfort working with cross-functional and international teams.

Desired Characteristics

- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes