Manager - Legal - LLM / LLB / CS

Job Description

Job Overview:- The Manager Legal will be responsible for overseeing all corporate legal matters within Mitsogo Technologies.- The role will involve advising the company on a broad range of legal issues including contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters.- As the senior legal advisor, you will work closely with the executive team to ensure the company's legal interests are protected and aligned with business objectives.- This is a key leadership role within the organization, with the opportunity to shape and influence Mitsogo's legal strategy as the company continues its growth trajectory. Key Responsibilities: Legal Strategy and Corporate Governance:- Lead the development and execution of the company's legal strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.- Oversee and advise on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with local and international legal standards, including corporate law, securities law, and regulatory obligations. Contracts and Commercial Agreements:- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and SaaS agreements.- Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and risks are mitigated. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions:- Lead the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.- Conduct due diligence, manage transaction structuring, and oversee legal documentation for corporate transactions. Intellectual Property Management:- Oversee the protection of intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.- Advise on IP strategy and ensure the company's IP rights are properly protected and enforced. Compliance and Risk Management:- Ensure the company's operations are in full compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.- Lead the company's efforts to mitigate legal risks, including potential litigation, regulatory investigations, and disputes. Dispute Resolution and Litigation:- Manage and oversee all aspects of corporate litigation, including disputes with customers, vendors, partners, and employees.- Work with external counsel to handle litigation and ensure a favorable outcome for the company. Legal Advisory and Executive Support: - Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel to the executive leadership team on a broad range of business and legal matters.- Represent the company in legal negotiations, and meetings with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and external stakeholders. Team Leadership and Development:- Lead and mentor a team of in-house lawyers and legal professionals, ensuring the team is well-equipped to handle day-to-day legal functions.- Build a high-performing legal team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and performance evaluations. Legal Documentation and Compliance:- Ensure that all legal documentation is appropriately executed, stored, and maintained.- Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company, and implement necessary compliance protocols. Qualifications & Requirements:Education:- LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.- Additional qualifications (LLM, Company Secretary, etc) would be an advantage. Experience:- Minimum 8-13 years of experience in a corporate legal role, ideally with experience in technology or SaaS businesses.- Proven track record of leading corporate legal functions, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, M&A, and intellectual property. - Experience working in a leadership position, with a demonstrated ability to manage a legal team.- Strong experience in handling complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions, especially in India and other global markets. Skills & Competencies:- Strong knowledge of corporate law, M&A, intellectual property law, and regulatory compliance.- Ability to interpret complex legal issues and provide practical legal advice to business leaders.- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.- Excellent negotiation skills and experience handling high-stakes negotiations.- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Strategic thinker with the ability to align legal solutions with business goals and objectives