Manager- Legal

What you will do

• Own and drive the end-to-end contracting lifecycle, including drafting agreements from scratch, reviewing and redlining counterparty templates, leading negotiations, and ensuring timely closure aligned with business objectives.

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, distribution, licensing, SaaS/technology, and strategic partnership contracts.

• Provide proactive legal advisory on new business initiatives, product launches, and strategic projects, ensuring legal and regulatory risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated prior to go-live.

• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory, and compliance matters under the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws.

• Support and execute corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, investments, and corporate restructurings.

• Act as the legal partner to the People (HR) team on employment-related matters, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and developing, updating, and implementing internal employment policies.

• Partner closely with business teams to anticipate legal risks and develop pragmatic, business-aligned solutions.

• Engage, manage, and coordinate with external counsel for specialized matters, including due diligence and complex advisory.

• Monitor regulatory developments, interpret implications for the business, and proactively recommend policy and process enhancements.

• Drive continuous improvement in contract lifecycle management, compliance monitoring frameworks, and overall risk management processes.

What you will need

• Qualified LLB with 5-7 years of PQE.
• Experience in a reputed law firm and/or in-house role with exposure to corporate advisory, transactions, and compliance.
• Experience handling cross-border contracts and complex commercial negotiations.
• Possess an analytical and strategic minds.