Assistant Manager - Legal

Assistant Manager Legal (US Shift)

Location: Mumbai (In-office)

Shift: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM IST

Experience: 34 years

About the Role

Were looking for a hands-on legal professional to join our in-house team and support the business during US hours. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced environments, owns contracts end-to-end, and thinks commercially while managing legal risk.

What Youll Do

Draft, review, and negotiate global commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor, SaaS, licensing, and partnership contracts).

Support sales, procurement, and business teams with practical legal advice and quick turnarounds.

Drive contract negotiations with US and global stakeholders.

Identify legal and commercial risks and suggest business-friendly solutions.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable US/global laws.

Support audits, dispute management, and work with external counsel when needed.

Help build and improve legal templates, playbooks, and processes.

What Were Looking For

Law graduate (LLB); LLM is a plus.

34 years of experience in in-house legal or a law firm with strong commercial contracts exposure.

Hands-on experience with global / US-focused agreements (mandatory).

Strong understanding of commercials, negotiations, and risk allocation.

Comfortable working independently during US business hours.

Clear communicator with a practical, problem-solving mindset.

Must-Have

Willingness to work from the Mumbai office during US shift hours.

Strong spoken and written English.