Senior Legal Executive

Senior Legal Executive Location: Pune Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Senior Legal Executive / Corporate Counsel (minimum 6+ Years’ Experience) Location: Pune, Hybrid Reports to: Director, Legal Affairs Role Overview Qualys is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Executive / Corporate Counsel (minimum 6+ years) to take a strategic and leadership role within its Legal function. The role involves complex negotiations, senior stakeholder advisory, and ownership of key legal areas supporting Qualys’ global SaaS operations. Key Responsibilities Lead and independently handle complex, high-value commercial transactions, including: Enterprise SaaS agreements (outbound license agreement, NDAs, DPAs, DORA Addendums) Strategic alliances and channel partnerships Government and regulated customer contracts Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior business leaders, providing risk‑based, business‑focused legal guidance. Own and enhance global contracting frameworks, negotiation strategies, and legal playbooks. Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to team capability building. Drive legal process automation, efficiency initiatives, and alignment with global best practices. Required Qualifications LL.B. from a recognized university. Minimum 6+ years of post-qualification experience, including: In-house experience at a global SaaS / technology company, and/or Leading law firms with deep technology and commercial practice. Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional contracts. Strong understanding of global data privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and SaaS business models. Proven ability to manage legal risk in high-growth, fast-moving environments. Excellent judgment, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred Skills Exposure international contracts and cross-border transactions. Experience supporting the US, EMEA, or APAC regions. Fluency in French or any other European language would be a preferred. Immediate joiners will be preferred.