Team Leader - Intellectual Property Rights

Position: Legal Team Manager

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years

Location: Guindy

Qualification: Enrolled Advocate with a Bachelors Degree in LLB with IPR Masters Degree in Law (LL.M.) in IPR /MBL/CORPORATE LAW

Languages: Excellent English communication; Hindi proficiency preferred

Role Overview

The Legal Team Manager will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the legal department, ensuring high-quality delivery of legal services related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), contract and agreement drafting, client consultation, legal content review, and publication. The role requires strong leadership, technical capability, and a deep understanding of legal processes, along with the ability to leverage CRM tools and AI-based systems to enhance workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise filings, prosecutions, oppositions, renewals, and portfolio management of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and designs.
• Provide expert guidance on IPR strategies, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Review, monitor, and ensure timely completion of all IPR deadlines.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, MoUs, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and licensing documents
• Ensure legal accuracy, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Conduct legal consultations with clients and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Understand client requirements, offer tailored solutions, and maintain high client satisfaction.
• Represent the company in client meetings and legal discussions.
• Review, edit, and approve legal articles, knowledge materials, and publications on company website.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality for internal and external content.
• Collaborate with teams for publishing articles on legal and Company products
• Lead and mentor a team of Advocates, Business advisors, and support team.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Establish SOPs, improve processes, and ensure adherence to timelines.

.• Work with CRM platforms for case management, client interaction tracking, and workflow automation.

• Use AI-based legal tools for research, drafting assistance, and document automation.
• Coordinate with the technical team to streamline digital workflows.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of IPR laws, contract law, and corporate legal processes.

•Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Effective leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in CRM software and basic tech/AI tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-handling skills.

•Excellent command over English; Hindi proficiency preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, problem-solving mindset, and adaptability.