Manager- Legal

Hi,

We are looking to hire a Manager- Legal.

Job Location : Pune

Work Experienc e : 6-10 years

Work Mode : Work from Office

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Legal Assistant Manager to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a wide array of legal functions including contract lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, corporate legal advisory, and close coordination with the Company Secretary and business units. The role demands a strategic legal thinker with a hands-on approach and a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to public limited companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and MoUs.
• Ensure risk mitigation through proper contractual structuring and enforceability.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and monitor renewal timelines and obligations.
• Implement best practices for contract life-cycle management.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, labor, and sectoral laws and regulations (including Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, etc.).
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal compliance frameworks, risk registers, and legal audit protocols.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, as required.
• Maintain updated knowledge on regulatory changes impacting the organization.

Corporate Governance & Coordination with Company Secretary:

• Work closely with the Company Secretary on corporate secretarial matters including board/shareholder resolutions, regulatory filings, annual returns, and minutes.
• Assist in preparing legal documentation for board and committee meetings.
• Support in drafting and maintaining statutory registers and compliance reports.
• Understanding of Indian foreign exchange laws under FEMA, RBI regulatory framework and intellectual property laws.

Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide sound legal advice to internal stakeholders on operational, commercial, and strategic matters.
• Partner with business functions to proactively identify legal risks and provide timely solutions.
• Support due diligence, M&A activities, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B); Masters degree (LL.M) preferred.
• 6 to 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a mix of in-house attorney background.
• Prior experience working with or advising public limited companies is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, SEBI regulations, commercial laws, and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, legal research, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Company Secretary, finance, business, and operations teams.
• Proactive, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.