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Job Description for Manager Legal (B3-2)
Role: Manager Legal
Location: Mumbai/Delhi, India
Reporting to: Deputy General Manager, India Legal Commercial and Procurement Team
Team: Procurement and Commercial Legal Team
Support to be extended:
India and MECCA region for Commercial Contracting
Global scope for Procurement Contracting
Cross-functional legal support and strategic initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting/Negotiation/Management
Provide legal support for procurement contracts, RFPs, and commercial agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate standard and non-standard contracts with minimal supervision
Provide legal interpretation and preliminary dispute support before litigation handover
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as primary legal contact for Commercial and Procurement teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive deal closures
Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Strategic Legal Support
Advice on contract structuring for new products and services
Support business growth through innovative legal solutions
Guide business teams on company processes and legal strategy
Policy & Process Development
Assist in developing and implementing legal policies and templates
Spearhead documentation and contracting process improvements
Maintain standard agreements and service schedules
Training & Knowledge Sharing
Conduct legal training for business and sales teams
Create and update best practice documentation and templates
Specialized Legal Support
Handle complex transactions (e.g., joint provisioning, voice outsourcing)
Support HR, lease agreements, and intellectual property matters
Negotiate data processing agreements and manage external counsels
Risk & Compliance
Proactively manage legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Monitor and update internal systems in line with evolving regulations
Interface with other legal teams (compliance, regulatory, litigation)
Skills & Qualifications
Education
LLB (or equivalent) with Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction
Experience
810 years post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, and contract law
Exposure to domestic and international legal environments
Experience in telecommunications or technology sectors preferred
Core Competencies
Strong business acumen and financial understanding
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions independently
Comfortable in fast-paced, multicultural, and hybrid work environments
Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented
Desirable Attribute
Knowledge of common & civil law systems
Experience with global or multi-jurisdictional contracts
Tata Communications is a digital ecosystem enabler that powers today’s fast-growing digital economy. We enable the digital transformation of enterprises globally, including 300 of the Fortune 500. We carry around 30% of the world’s internet routes and connects businesses to 60% of the world’s cloud giants.
We have been a part of the rich heritage of the internet in India. Over the last 25 years, enterprise-enabled services have been essential to the adoption of digital services in the country. Connectivity is an essential fabric of sustenance for the economy. We are committed to enabling Industry leaders in this New World of Communications™, with our unique promise of delivering secure connected digital experiences.
In 2020, we announced the launch of ‘Secure Connected Digital Experience’ (SCDx), a proposition intended to meet this growing, worldwide demand for new ways of operating, which includes far higher levels of working from home, rising security risks, a shift to digital commerce, and more contactless experiences. It will help companies currently relying on short-term fixes by providing holistic, secure, enterprise-level digital solutions that address current challenges and are fit for the long term.
Job ID: 124682861
Skills:
Knowledge of legal aspects related to commercial contracts and compliance requirements, Contract drafting and negotiation, Legal research and analysis, Financial analysis and reporting, Commercial legal matters
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