Legal Manager - Corporate Legal

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, including commercial contracts and

vendor agreements.

Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements and align with the company's

business objectives.

Due-diligence:

Vetting of tittle reports and related property documents. Offer expert advice on revenue laws,

transactional laws like transfer of property act, Hindu Succession Act etc.

Preparing legal drafts that are required as per the requirement of business transactions.

Regulatory Compliance: Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company and

implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.

Legal Advice and Support:

Offer legal advice to senior management and other departments on a variety of business-

related legal issues.

Support business operations by providing guidance on legal implications of business decisions.

Litigation Management:

Manage and oversee litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, managing

legal costs, and ensuring timely resolution of disputes and replying to legal notices.

Compliance Training:

Develop and deliver training programs for employees on legal and compliance issues, policy

implementation etc.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents, agreements, and compliance

activities. o Prepare legal reports and updates for senior management and the board of

directors.

Preferred candidate profile

LLB and LLM degree from an accredited law school.
Proven experience as a corporate lawyer or in a similar legal role, preferably within a corporate or business setting including banks, NBFC, HFC.
In-depth knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and revenue laws.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure with deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Should be proficient in Gujarati, English and Hindi.