Manager, Legal

About the Role

UrbanWrk is looking for an experienced legal professional to lead legal contracting, litigation management, and landlord documentation across business operations. This role will act as a strategic legal partner to commercial and operations teams while ensuring risk mitigation and timely closure of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting & Client Documentation

• Own end-to-end drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of Client LOIs, commercial agreements, service agreements, amendments, and associated legal documentation.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual obligations and legal risk exposure.
• Standardize templates and strengthen contract governance practices.
• Support commercial closures while balancing legal and business priorities.

Litigation & Recovery Management

• Handle legal disputes relating to client defaults, delayed payments, contractual breaches, and recovery matters.
• Draft and manage payment recovery notices, legal notices, demand communications, and pre-litigation documentation.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and monitor progress of disputes and litigation matters.
• Recommend practical legal resolutions to minimize business impact.

Landlord & Real Estate Legal Management

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of Landlord LOIs, lease agreements, amendments, renewals, and related commercial documentation.
• Support expansion initiatives through legally compliant documentation and negotiations.
• Ensure contractual protection across leased and managed spaces.

Legal Advisory & Governance

• Act as a legal business partner for internal stakeholders across functions.
• Develop legal processes, trackers, and document controls.
• Ensure adherence to applicable corporate and commercial legal requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• LLB / BA LLB (mandatory); LLM preferred.
• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, litigation, and real estate/legal documentation.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Exposure to lease agreements, payment recovery, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to independently manage stakeholders and drive legal closures.