Assistant Manager - Legal

Eureka Forbes

Posted: 2 months ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

The Legal Manager will act as a strategic business partner supporting commercial operations, procurement, sales, service network, and strategic initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in contract negotiation, lifecycle management, and exposure to M&A or strategic investments.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts & Business Advisory

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including:

Dealer and distributor agreements
Vendor and procurement contracts
Service and AMC agreements
Marketing and endorsement contracts
NDAs and commercial term sheets

Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management from drafting to execution and renewal.
Develop standardized templates and playbooks to streamline commercial contracting.
Provide risk-based advisory enabling business teams to close transactions efficiently while safeguarding company interests.

Corporate & Governance

Advise on Companies Act compliance, board and shareholder matters.
Assist in drafting board resolutions, policies, and governance documentation.
Support secretarial and compliance teams as required.

M&A & Strategic Transactions

Assist in legal due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships.
Review and negotiate transaction documents such as SPAs, asset transfer agreements, and joint venture agreements.
Coordinate transaction documentation, risk assessment, and closing deliverables with external counsel.