Legal Manager ( Litigation and contract Drafting)

Role Overview

We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel & Compliance Manager to serve as a key legal advisor to the organization, 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.
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal and compliance(Start-up/ Ed-tech is preferred).
• Experience handling cross-border legal matters involving jurisdictions such as India, Singapore, the US, UAE, and Vietnam is preferred.