Legal Manager

As a seasoned legal manager at Highspot, you will play a crucial role in leading legal matters across corporate governance, commercial transactions, employment law, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Your deep expertise in contract negotiation, regulatory frameworks, and emerging legal trends in AI and data protection will be instrumental in ensuring legal risks are effectively managed while supporting the company's growth and innovation. Key Responsibilities: - Contract Negotiation & Commercial Transactions: - Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including SaaS contracts, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and strategic partnerships. - Corporate Governance & Risk Management: - Advise on corporate governance matters, oversee entity management, and ensure compliance with global corporate regulations. - Employment Law & HR Support: - Partner with HR to manage employment policies, workplace investigations, and compliance with labor laws. - Product Counseling & Regulatory Compliance: - Guide product and engineering teams on compliance with technology laws, AI regulations, and data privacy frameworks. - Data Protection & Privacy Oversight: - Develop and implement data protection policies, manage compliance with GDPR, India's data protection laws, and other privacy regulations. - Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support: - Handle legal disputes, regulatory inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel on litigation matters. - Cross-Functional Legal Strategy: - Collaborate with business, finance, sales, and compliance teams to align legal strategies with business goals. - Process Improvement & Legal Operations: - Develop legal templates, policies, and scalable processes to improve efficiency and risk management. Qualifications Required: - Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent); active Bar Council membership preferred. - 10+ years of legal experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance, preferably in the SaaS or technology sector. - Strong expertise in contract negotiation, corporate governance, employment law, and data privacy regulations. - Ability to provide strategic legal advice while balancing business priorities. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. - Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with global legal exposure.,