Senior Manager - Legal K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd. - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
Designation: Senior Manager - Legal
Department: Legal Team
Work Location: Yeshwanthpur (Bangalore)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university in India
Experience: 5 - 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a reputed law firm or as in-house counsel, with strong exposure to litigation and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management:
- Handle and oversee all ongoing litigations, including writ petitions, civil suits, arbitration proceedings, and commercial disputes.
- Draft plaints, written statements, affidavits, replies, and applications for court proceedings.
- Coordinate and liaise with external counsels for case strategy, court appearances, and updates.
- Maintain records and track timelines for all ongoing and potential litigation matters.
Contract & Agreement Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements such as lease agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, consultancy contracts, and service agreements.
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and safeguard the company's interests.
Legal Advisory:
- Provide day-to-day legal advice on corporate, operational, and compliance matters.
- Advise management on the impact of new laws, regulations, and judicial pronouncements affecting the company's business.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Liaise with government, regulatory, and quasi-judicial authorities as required.
- Ensure timely filing and follow-up of trademark, patent, and other intellectual property applications.
Internal Coordination:
- Work closely with various departments to gather case-related information and provide legal support.
- Conduct legal training for internal teams to mitigate operational risks.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong expertise in litigation strategy, drafting, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
- Solid business acumen with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
- High level of integrity, professional ethics, and strategic thinking.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters under tight deadlines.
Preferred: Immediate joiners or those with short notice periods.
