Legal Manager

Job Title: Manager - Legal

Location:Mumbai / Bangalore

Role: Manager - Legal

Job Summary:

The role is a legal position involving corporate legal advisory (60%) and litigation management (40%) . The incumbent will support the business on day-to-day corporate legal matters while independently managing litigation, court matters, and coordination with external counsels, law enforcement agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including but not limited to:

Vendor agreements,Service agreements,NDAs, MOUs,Partnership and channel agreements

• Providing legal advisory to business teams on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with legal opinions, contract interpretations, and issue resolution.
• Coordinating with internal teams (Finance, HR, Compliance, Operations) on legal matters.
• Maintaining contract repositories and legal documentation.
• Handling and managing civil, criminal, consumer, and commercial litigation matters.
• Experience in dealing with Court notices, summons, and orders,Police notices, complaints, FIRs, and investigations
• Coordinating with external advocates, law firms, and counsels for filings, hearings, and case strategy.
• Preparing case briefs, responses, affidavits, and supporting documentation.
• Tracking litigation timelines, court dates, and ensuring timely compliance with court directions.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for law enforcement authorities when required.
• Maintaining litigation trackers, MIS reports, and status updates for management.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B). A Masters degree or specialisation in Technology, IP, or Financial Laws is a plus.
• Enrollment with State Bar Council is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in digital marketing, fintech, or a related field.
• Proficiency in handling data privacy, advertising standards, and financial regulations..

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Indian laws, especially contract law, civil & criminal procedure.
• Hands-on experience in litigation handling and court process management.
• Ability to independently manage police interactions and sensitive legal matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal interpretation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance corporate advisory work with litigation demands.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team at the forefront of digital innovation and financial technology.
• Career growth and learning opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.