Deputy Manager Legal

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.

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