Legal Manager (Contracts)

Job Description

About the Role The Legal Manager (Contracts) will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, including Share Subscription Agreements, Hypothecation Deeds, Debenture Trustee Agreements, SaaS Agreements, NDAs, and more. This role requires expertise in contract lifecycle management, legal research on contractual matters, and the ability to advise key stakeholders within the company. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of corporate legal experience, a strong understanding of corporate law, and proficiency in drafting and managing contracts. The position demands strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple contract-related tasks Job Profile: Drafting, vetting, and redlining of contracts including but not limited to Share Subscription Agreements, Hypothecation Deeds, Debenture Trustee Agreements, Vehicle Financing Agreements (Loan and Lease), SaaS Agreements, Service Agreements, NDAs, Land Lease Agreements, Board Resolutions, Authority Letters, etc. Contract negotiations with third parties. Drafting in-house contract templates for vendors, clients, employees, etc. Contract life-cycle management. Conducting legal research related to contractual issues and providing advice to different stakeholders within the company. Educational Qualifications: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) LLM (Master of Laws) with specialization in Companies Act or an Advanced Diploma in Company Law or equivalent. (Candidates without the above-mentioned educational qualifications need not apply for this position.) Experience: Minimum 6 years of core corporate legal experience, particularly in a similar role as described above. Skills: Ability to work independently. Excellent spoken and written English. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.