The Legal Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s legal affairs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. This role involves contract review, litigation management, regulatory compliance, legal advisory, and coordination with external legal counsel.
Advise management and departments on legal issues affecting the business.
Ensure compliance with corporate laws, labor laws, contract law, and other applicable regulations.
Stay updated on regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including:
Vendor & client agreements
Lease deeds, MOUs, NDAs, service agreements
Real estate transaction documents (if applicable)
Maintain a legal documentation database and ensure proper legal filing and recordkeeping
Manage and monitor ongoing litigation and dispute resolution.
Coordinate with external lawyers, prepare legal briefs, affidavits, and court documents.
Represent the company in legal proceedings if required
Support the company in matters related to board resolutions, shareholder meetings, and secretarial compliance (in coordination with the company secretary)
Monitor changes in corporate laws and ensure appropriate internal controls
Assist in developing internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
Conduct internal legal audits and training for relevant teams.
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) is required.
A master’s degree (LL.M.) is preferred.
Must be enrolled with the Bar Council (where required)
Experience:
5–10 years of experience in a corporate legal role, preferably in.
Skills:
Strong drafting and legal negotiation skills
Excellent understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
Familiarity with compliance tools and legal software is a plus.
Office-based role with occasional travel to courts, regulators, or project sites (if applicable)
May require extended hours during litigation or transaction closings