Legal Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager – LegalLocation: Vikhroli, MumbaiFunction: LegalReporting To: VP – Legal & SecretarialBudget: Up to 25 LPA--- **Job Purpose**The role is responsible for managing **end-to-end legal and compliance functions**, including **contract management, litigation, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory**, while supporting business operations across sales, marketing, and global stakeholders.---**Key Responsibilities**1. Contract Management*** Draft, review, and negotiate **commercial agreements** (sales, distribution, service, marketing, licensing, etc.)* Manage contract lifecycle, templates, and documentation* Ensure contracts align with **legal standards and business objectives**2. Compliance & Governance*** Monitor and manage **compliance frameworks and tools*** Drive **compliance audits, reporting, and dashboards*** Ensure adherence to **local and international regulations**3. Litigation & Regulatory*** Handle **pre-litigation and litigation matters*** Coordinate with **external law firms and consultants*** Manage regulatory notices and legal risk mitigation4. Legal Operations & Systems*** Develop and improve **legal processes, SOPs, and systems*** Manage **contract management, compliance, and documentation tools*** Maintain legal repositories and reporting mechanisms5. Stakeholder Management*** Partner with **sales, marketing, and business teams** for legal support* Collaborate with **global legal teams and external stakeholders*** Provide proactive legal advisory and risk assessment6. Trade Sanctions & Risk Management*** Manage **trade sanctions compliance** and advisory* Stay updated on **regulatory changes and global legal frameworks*** Identify and mitigate **legal and compliance risks**---**Must-Have Requirements*** LLB with **12+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)*** Strong experience in **contract drafting & negotiation (commercial/sales agreements)*** Exposure to **international contracting & cross-border legal advisory*** Experience in **compliance management, litigation, and legal operations*** Knowledge of **trade sanctions compliance & data privacy laws*** Experience working with **external law firms and multi-geography stakeholders**---**Good to Have*** Experience in **manufacturing / automotive / industrial sector*** Exposure to **legal tech tools (contract/compliance management systems)*** Experience in **process building and legal transformation initiatives**---**Key Skills*** Strong **legal drafting & analytical skills*** Excellent **stakeholder management & communication*** Ability to **work independently and handle complex legal matters*** High level of **ownership, adaptability, and problem-solving**--- **Why Join*** Opportunity to work with a **global leader in manufacturing*** Exposure to **cross-border legal matters and strategic decision-making*** High-impact role with **business-facing legal responsibilities**

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