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Manager- Legal

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About the Team
As part of our legal and secretarial team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Company with your experience in secretarial matters, corporate governance, IPO readiness, M&A.. Bring your skills and passion to a collaborative environment and play a vital role in shaping the company's journey towards excellence.
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About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, business-minded legal professional to join our Legal Team as Manager - Legal. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of law, business, and strategy - shaping key transactions, driving compliance excellence, and enabling the company’s growth journey. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, acting as both a legal advisor and a business enabler.

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.
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