Legal Manager

Legal Manager

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 5–8 years

About the role

The role will focus on contract review and execution, customer dispute resolution, and legal support for M&A transactions. We are looking for someone who can offer practical advice, work closely with business teams, and take ownership of matters through to closure.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize customer, vendor, partner, and other commercial agreements.
• Coordinate contract execution and maintain clear records of signed agreements and key obligations.
• Manage customer disputes, including reviewing claims, advising on responses, negotiating resolutions, and coordinating with external counsel when needed.
• Support M&A activities, including legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and closing requirements.
• Advise internal teams on contractual risks and help develop workable solutions.
• Improve legal templates and processes to support timely, consistent decision-making.

Requirements

• LL.B. degree with 5–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house role or a law firm with a strong commercial practice.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Experience handling customer disputes and working with business stakeholders to resolve them.
• Exposure to M&A transactions and legal due diligence.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification will be an added advantage.