Deputy Manager - Legal

Purpose/Objective

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented legal professional to join our Legal team as Deputy Manager. The ideal candidate will support the Senior Manager – Legal in managing legal operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance across business functions.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, MoUs, and service-level agreements. - Provide legal support for corporate transactions, regulatory filings, and internal governance matters. - Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, compliance requirements, and dispute resolution strategies. - Liaise with external counsel and regulatory authorities as needed. - Maintain and update legal documentation, templates, and contract repositories. - Support litigation management and coordinate with legal advisors for case strategy and documentation. - Assist in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. - Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data privacy, intellectual property, and sector-specific requirements. - Provide legal support for data privacy initiatives, including drafting privacy policies, cookie policies, disclaimers, and internal data protection policies. - Support the Data Privacy Team in implementing consent frameworks and managing privacy-related compliance. - Draft legal notices and manage responses to consumer grievances and regulatory notices. - Support ongoing litigation, including research, documentation, and coordination with external counsel. - Maintain records of all legal notices and litigation matters. - Must have experience in legal risks, business processes, and service levels, especially regarding proprietary data, trademarks, IP, and non-standard contract terms. Preferred Skills: - Experience with digital platforms, data privacy regulations, and intellectual property matters. - Familiarity with legal tech tools and contract lifecycle management systems. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Regulatory compliance and risk assessment

Technical Competencies

experience in corporate legal advisory,understanding of Indian corporate laws, contract law, and regulatory frameworks,Experience with litigation, dispute resolution,Familiarity with digital platforms, data privacy regulations, and intellectual property matters.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB); Master’s degree (LLM) preferred. - 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal advisory, preferably in a technology or digital services environment. - Strong understanding of Indian corporate laws, contract law, and regulatory frameworks. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Experience with litigation, dispute resolution, and corporate advisory.