Senior Manager

Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager Legal & Compliance

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)
Notice Period: 15–30 Days Preferred

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Legal & Compliance professional with strong expertise in corporate legal matters, commercial contract management, corporate governance, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing Companies Act requirements, and supporting legal operations across domestic and international group companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor/customer contracts, technology, and licensing agreements.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, corporate governance standards, statutory registers, and board/shareholder documentation.
• Coordinate with external Company Secretaries and legal consultants for statutory filings and corporate compliance.
• Handle real estate documentation, property leases, rental agreements, and related legal matters.
• Advise HR on employment matters, contract labour, internal policies, and applicable labour laws.
• Support data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR and the DPDP Act.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and provide legal guidance to HR, Finance, Admin, Procurement, and Business teams.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and implement necessary changes in contracts, policies, and business processes.
• Maintain contract repositories, compliance trackers, and legal documentation while supporting risk management initiatives.
• Provide legal support to international group companies, applying common law principles where relevant.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) is mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate legal functions, preferably in an in-house legal role.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, corporate law, and end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate governance, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in real estate/land laws, labour laws, and data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with common law systems and supporting international subsidiaries.
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification or strong knowledge of company secretarial matters is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and legal risks independently.

Interview Process

• Round 1: Virtual
• Round 2: Face-to-Face (F2F)

Preferred Notice Period: 15–30 Days
Laptop: Mandatory for the interview process