Legal

Assistant Manager Legal

Company: Syndrome NewEdge
Location: Mumbai – Andheri East
Department: Legal
Designation: Assistant Manager – Legal
Experience: 5–8 Years

About the Role

Syndrome NewEdge is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Legal to manage litigation and non-litigation matters while providing legal support across business operations. The role will also focus on tenders, proposals, bids, contracts and commercial documentation, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and coordinate litigation and non-litigation matters, including liaison with external advocates and legal consultants.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements, contracts, MoUs, NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements and commercial documents.
• Provide legal support for tenders, RFPs, RFQs, proposals and bids, including reviewing contractual and legal clauses.
• Review tender documents and identify legal, commercial, contractual and compliance risks.
• Support the Business Development and Sales teams in preparing bid responses and proposals from a legal perspective.
• Review and advise on POs, work orders, customer contracts and vendor contracts.
• Prepare legal observations, deviations, clarifications and contractual comments for tenders and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations and company policies.
• Maintain records of contracts, legal notices, litigation matters and other legal documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, Operations and Management on legal matters.
• Assist in drafting responses to legal notices, claims, disputes and contractual issues.
• Monitor ongoing litigation and ensure timely follow-up on court/legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice to management on business-related legal matters.
• Support management in identifying and mitigating legal and contractual risks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in LLB; additional legal qualifications will be an advantage.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial legal functions.
• Strong experience in both litigation and non-litigation matters.
• Hands-on experience in tenders, bids, RFPs, proposals and contract review.
• Good understanding of commercial contracts and contractual risk management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual and tender clauses.
• Strong coordination skills with internal teams, customers, vendors and external legal counsel.
• Experience in the IT/Technology, Infrastructure, Networking, Cybersecurity or System Integration industry will be preferred.

Key Competencies

Litigation | Non-Litigation | Contract Management | Tender Management | Bid & Proposal Support | Legal Drafting | Contract Review | Risk Assessment | Compliance | Negotiation | Legal Research | Stakeholder Management