Senior Legal Manager

Senior Manager Legal

Bangalore | Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Unacademy Group)

Reporting to: General Counsel

Unacademy Group, is looking for a business-oriented and commercially sharp Senior Manager Legal to lead legal, contractual, and regulatory functions across multiple business verticals.

This role demands strong commercial acumen, structured risk assessment capability, and the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders across business, sales, HR, marketing, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements including:
• Vendor & service agreements
• Terms & Conditions
• Franchise agreements
• Licensing & IP agreements
• NDAs, MOUs and other commercial contracts
• Standardize templates and drive reduction in contract lifecycle timelines
• Advise business teams on risk allocation, indemnities, and liability exposure

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws including:
• IT laws (including Intermediary Guidelines)
• Data protection regulations
• Consumer protection laws
• Labour and employment laws
• Sector-specific regulatory frameworks
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact
• Review branding, marketing, and promotional materials for advertising compliance

Strategic Advisory

• Evaluate and support new product launches from a legal and risk perspective
• Provide strategic legal guidance to leadership to mitigate commercial risks
• Partner with HR on employee-related matters and dispute management

Intellectual Property

• Manage and maintain trademark portfolio
• Oversee trademark filings and renewals
• Draft and respond to copyright and trademark infringement notices

Qualifications & Experience

• BA LL.B. / LL.B. from a recognised university
• 710 years of post-qualification experience
• Prior in-house experience preferred
• Strong exposure to commercial contracting and regulatory advisory
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

What Were Looking For

A pragmatic legal leader who understands business realities, balances risk with growth, and can independently drive legal processes while influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

If this aligns with your experience or someone in your network, feel free to apply or reach out directly.