About the role

Job Description – Legal Manager

Job Title: Legal Manager
Experience: 10+ Years
Qualification: LLB (LLM preferred)
Location: Kolkata
Department: Legal

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Manager with 10+ years of expertise in contract vetting, contract management, litigation support, legal advisory, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, managing legal risks, representing the company in legal proceedings and meetings, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies.

Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, vet, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, NDAs, MoUs, service agreements, vendor contracts, lease agreements, and customer contracts.
Provide legal advice to management and various business functions on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters.
Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to protect the organization's interests.
Manage the complete contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, amendments, and record maintenance.
Represent the company before courts, tribunals, regulatory authorities, and government departments whenever required.
Coordinate with external legal counsels and monitor ongoing litigation and arbitration matters.
Prepare legal notices, replies, petitions, affidavits, and other legal documentation.
Handle legal disputes, claims, and recovery matters while ensuring timely resolution.
Participate in negotiations, client meetings, vendor discussions, and dispute resolution meetings from a legal perspective.
Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, labor, and other statutory laws.
Support business teams in evaluating legal implications of new business initiatives and strategic decisions.
Maintain legal documentation and ensure proper filing and documentation of contracts and case records.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their business impact.
Develop and implement legal policies, standard contract templates, and compliance frameworks.
Conduct legal awareness sessions for internal stakeholders on compliance and contractual obligations.

Required Skills
Strong expertise in contract drafting, vetting, and negotiation.
Excellent knowledge of Indian Contract Act, Companies Act, Commercial Laws, and Corporate Legal Compliance.
Experience in litigation management and dispute resolution.
Strong understanding of arbitration and legal documentation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to assess legal risks and provide commercially viable solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in coordinating with external advocates and legal consultants.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management.

Preferred Qualifications
LLB from a recognized university (LLM preferred).
10+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal affairs.

Key Competencies
Contract Management
Contract Vetting
Commercial Agreements
Litigation Management
Legal Compliance
Regulatory Affairs
Corporate Law
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Risk Assessment
Legal Documentation
Legal Advisory
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation Skills
Legal Research
Corporate Governance