Legal Manager ( Litigation and contract management) (Bengaluru)

Role Overview

We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel & Compliance Manager to serve as a key legal advisor to the organisation, supporting business operations across India, Singapore, the US, UAE, Vietnam, and other jurisdictions .

The role will cover commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, employment law, data privacy, intellectual property, and legal risk management , while providing practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, SaaS, vendor, partnership, consultancy, service, banking, and financing agreements.
• Maintain contract templates and negotiation playbooks.
• Advise business teams on contractual risks and commercial transactions.

2. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage domestic and cross-border disputes, including consumer, employment, contractual, arbitration, and court matters.
• Coordinate with external and international counsel.
• Support litigation strategy, legal research, evidence, discovery, settlements, and case management.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across operating jurisdictions.
• Advise on data privacy, fintech regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update internal policies accordingly.

4. Employment Law

• Advise HR and business teams on employment matters, HR policies, investigations, and labour law compliance.

5. Intellectual Property

• Manage IP protection, licensing, enforcement, and related legal matters.

6. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Draft and respond to legal notices.
• Partner with Business, Product, HR, and Finance teams to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice.
• Support strategic legal risk management and governance initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.B. / B.A. LL.B.
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal and compliance( Start-up/ Ed-tech is preffered) .
• Experience handling cross-border legal matters involving jurisdictions such as India, Singapore, the US, UAE, and Vietnam is preferred. .