Manager - Legal

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manager - Legal to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage a broad spectrum of legal, compliance, and corporate governance matters, providing strategic counsel to support business growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management

  : Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, and employment contracts.

• Compliance & Regulatory:

  Ensure the organization complies with relevant laws and regulations, including data protection (GDPR, CCPA), cybersecurity, export controls, and industry-specific requirements.

• Intellectual Property:

  Manage the company’s IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Collaborate with external counsel to protect innovations and technologies.

• Risk Management:

  Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Provide legal guidance on business initiatives, product development, and operational matters.

• Corporate Governance:

  Support corporate secretarial functions, including board meetings, shareholder communications, and adherence to corporate laws.
• Policy Development: Draft, implement, and maintain company policies, including privacy policies, employee conduct guidelines, and codes of ethics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); additional qualifications (LLM, MBA, or certifications) are a plus.
• Proven experience in corporate law, contracts, IP management, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and provide strategic legal counsel in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative organization.
• Exposure to diverse legal, corporate, and compliance matters.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.