Assistant Manager - Legal

TheAssistant Manager/Manager Legal and Compliancewill be responsible for ensuring legal adherence, managing corporate compliance, and mitigating risks by providing legal counsel. The role involves handling contracts, regulatory compliance, legal documentation, and supporting corporate governance activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1.Legal Advisory and Support:

• Provide legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and contractual matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized legal matters.

2.Compliance Management:

• Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance requirements including for Shops & Establishment Act, Compliance Annual Returns.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for business operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, identifying and mitigating risks.

3.Legal Documentation and Contracts:

• Prepare and manage legal documentation, contracts, and legal correspondence.
• Ensure proper filing, tracking, and maintenance of legal records.
• Handle legal queries and provide timely solutions to internal stakeholders.

4.Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases.
• Coordinate with external counsel on case proceedings.
• Maintain case records and legal documentation.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with legal documentation, contracts, and corporate governance.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and logical thinking abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex legal information and provide practical legal solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in handling corporate governance and regulatory filings.
• Prior experience in an IT/technology company is advantageous.
• CS qualification (good to have).