Assistant Manager Legal

Overview

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.

We are a dynamic & centralized team of talented Legal professionals. The Assistant Manager, Legal, will be part of this centralized team, assisting in legal operations for CACTUS and its overseas entities. One of the most exciting parts of this role is the opportunity to work on diverse assignments and exposure to various legal and compliance matters on a global scale making it a unique opportunity for dynamic legal professionals.

Mumbai

Responsibilities

• Contract Management:
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of legal agreements, including Master Service Agreements, Business Agreements, Vendor Agreements, NDAs, Settlement Agreements, RFPs, Term Sheets, lease deeds and other business-related contracts.
• Optimize contract management processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Provide expertise in managing contracts across international jurisdictions.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal business teams, providing guidance on various legal and compliance issues.
• Work closely with external counsel and consultants for critical legal matters.
• Compliance and Policy Management:
• Draft, implement, monitor, and advice on corporate policies & SOPs, ensuring that they align with Legal, regulatory and industry standards.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Data Privacy & Protection:
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, local privacy laws) and oversee the standardization of data handling practices across the company.
• Freelancer (FL) / Independent Contractor (IC) Management:
• Standardize contracts and policies for freelancers and independent contractors (FLs/ICs)
• Prepare responses to any FL/IC-related queries.
• Ensure all FL/IC agreements are legally sound and aligned with business objectives.
• Technology Integration:
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline and enhance processes/operations.
• Leverage contract management tools to streamline processes and enhance legal operations.
• Intellectual Property Rights:
• Oversee protection, enforcement, and management of the company’s IP assets (copyrights, trademarks, and proprietary information) across jurisdictions.
• Draft and review IP-related clauses, internal IP policies, copyright ownership statements, assignment agreements, brand usage guidelines, and confidentiality frameworks.
• Prepare legal notices (e.g. copyright/take-down notices, cease-and-desist) and coordinate with external counsel on IP filings, renewals, oppositions, and infringement matters.
• Process Ownership & Operational Excellence:
• Build templates, playbooks, FAQs, and workflows to streamline legal operations.
• Develop dashboards and trackers for contracts, compliance, IP, and risk management.
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support:
• Manage and respond to legal notices, demand letters, and pre-litigation matters.
• Liaise with external counsel for litigation strategy, documentation, and case updates.
• Maintain internal trackers and ensure timely submissions and responses.
• Legal Research
• Conduct legal research on cross-border regulations, commercial laws, and emerging topics (AI, data, employment, sectoral regulations).
• Prepare concise research memos when needed by business leadership.
• Ensure SLAs are meeting expectations and identify scope for continuous improvement.
• Risk Management & Legal Advisory
• Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive mitigation strategies.
• Review new initiatives, business models, and processes to flag legal implications early.
• Provide actionable, business-friendly legal advice to support decision-making.

Qualifications And Prerequisites

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) with work experience of 7-9 years.
• Business Partnering, working closely with internal teams to address legal concerns and provide practical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Strong communication skills to simplify legal concepts for non-legal teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage high volumes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Fast closure and efficiency
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in international corporate and contractual laws.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Highly motivated, independent, with a quality and results-oriented mindset.

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, there will be 2-3 rounds of interview including an in-person meeting.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.