Senior Manager - Legal

Role & responsibilities

• Legal Counsel and Advisory

• Offer comprehensive legal advice and support to various business functions, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks in contracts, company policies, etc
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks associated with business operations and provide proactive solutions to address potential issues.

• Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including global service agreements, vendor agreements, Staff augmentation agreements, partnership agreements, real estate agreements, and lease deeds.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and ensure contracts align with business interests and minimize legal exposure.

• Employment Law Compliance

• Provide counsel on employment laws, ensuring organizational compliance and efficient handling of employment-related legal matters.
• Collaborate with HR to address employment issues, support policy development, and resolve potential disputes.

• Intellectual Property Matters

• Advise and counsel internal customers on various IP matters involving copyrights, patents and trademarks.

• Agreement Templates and Documentation

• Develop and update agreement templates for efficient and standardized documentation across the organization.
• Ensure templates comply with organizational standards and reflect current legal practices.

• Internal Support and Collaboration

• Support the Head of Legal in executing day-to-day legal activities and collaborate closely with the Contract Management team to ensure timely deliverables.
• Provide guidance to other departments, fostering a collaborative environment to address legal and contractual queries.
• Advise on and drive legal workstream activities related to intra-group restructuring projects. (experience in M&A preferred).

• External Law Firm Management

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with external legal firms and manage outsourced legal work where necessary.
• Oversee litigation matters, coordinate with external counsel, and ensure effective resolution of disputes.

• Stakeholder Communication and Legislative Updates

• Regularly update internal stakeholders on legal risks and any significant legislative changes that may impact their functions.
• Provide training or guidance on legal developments, fostering awareness and compliance within the organization.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education

  : Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed institution is required;

• Experience

  : A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably in IT industry or a multinational environment. Proven track record in managing complex commercial agreements, legal advisory, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.

• Leadership and Communication

  : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Organizational Skills

  : Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Perks and benefits