Associate II - Legal

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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-driven Associate II - Legal to manage and support vendor contracts and legal documentation across global operations. Based in Bangalore, this role will be critical in ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and operational consistency in vendor engagements across India, North America, and other jurisdictions. As part of the centralized Finance & Compliance team, you will handle contract review, negotiations, documentation, and compliance tracking for vendors globally. You will liaise with external counsel when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Vendor Contract Management

- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors globally (including NDAs, MSAs, SoWs, service and technology agreements).
- Ensure contracts are aligned with local regulations, company policies, and internal approval workflows. - Maintain a global repository for vendor contracts with alert mechanisms for renewals, expirations, and compliance obligations. - Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, finance, and operations teams across regions to ensure alignment between contract terms and business execution.

2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure contracts comply with local legal frameworks across key jurisdictions (e.g., India, US, Canada, South Africa).
- Coordinate with external counsel on vendor-side legal issues, disputes, or regulatory matters. - Track obligations and risks, and escalate legal issues appropriately. - Maintain compliance documentation and support regional and global audits as required.

3. Documentation and Process Governance

- Enforce contract governance standards and documentation protocols.
- Drive efficiency in the contract lifecycle through standardized templates and processes. - Support internal risk management and compliance initiatives related to vendor relationships.

4. Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration

- Act as a key point of contact for contract-related queries from global teams.
- Support internal stakeholders across regions on contract execution and compliance alignment. - Participate in process improvements and digitalization initiatives related to contract management.

5. Intellectual Property and Patent Coordination

- Coordinate with external IP and patent agencies to assist in filing, maintaining, and protecting company intellectual property.

- Provide basic support in patent documentation and correspondence related to vendor-side innovations or third-party tech integrations.

6. Support for M&A Activities

- Assist with contract diligence, vendor-side documentation, and compliance review during mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investment activities.

- Act as a liaison with external advisors to support legal and operational readiness for potential transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB preferred) or related field.
- 24 years of experience in contract management or legal operations, preferably in a global technology or SaaS environment. - Strong knowledge of Indian contract law; exposure to US/Canada legal frameworks is an advantage. - Proven experience handling vendor-side contracts across multiple jurisdictions. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders independently.