Legal Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Contract Management & Negotiation

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SoWs)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
  • Letters of Intent (LoIs)
  • Consultant Agreements
  • Terms of Engagement and other business contracts
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while balancing commercial objectives.
• Conduct contract redlining, clause interpretation, and negotiations with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Advise business teams on contractual obligations and legal implications.

 

2. Legal Advisory & Compliance

 

• Provide day-to-day legal support and guidance on various business matters.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support legal and compliance initiatives across the organization.
• Research and analyze legal issues and provide practical recommendations.

 

3. Project Ownership

 

• Independently manage multiple legal assignments and deliverables.
• Drive special projects aligned with business growth while maintaining acceptable legal risk thresholds.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline legal processes and improve efficiency.

 

4. Training & Awareness

• Support the design and delivery of legal and compliance training programs.
• Assist in creating awareness around regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to building a strong compliance culture within the organization.

 

Required Qualifications

• LLB degree from a recognized law school.
• 4-5 years of relevant legal experience (mandatory) in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in legal research, legal documentation, and compliance management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver within tight timelines.

 

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to corporate, commercial, data privacy, technology, or intellectual property laws.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.