Senior Manager - Legal

Job Description

Join Tata AIA Life Insurance, a leading and fastest-growing life insurance provider in India, established in 2001 as a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and AIA Group Ltd. Our company embodies a legacy of trust, integrity, and excellence, combining Tatas esteemed leadership with AIAs extensive pan-Asian expertise. At Tata AIA, our vision is to be the pre-eminent protection provider enabling dreams and inspiring healthier, happier lives. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning, offering dynamic career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and recipient of the Kincentric Best Employer Award, we are committed to employee satisfaction and holistic well-being. Our core value, People - Our Core, emphasizes our dedication to inspiring our employees to be and deliver their very best. Our aim is to attract, hire and develop highly capable leaders who are just, fair, ethical, and accountable for their actions. We strive to provide our employees with the right training, technology, equipment, resources, and guidance to perform their job effectively. Our promise to you is to provide for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, where each employee is valued as an individual and treated with respect, care, and compassion. Fuel your future with us, find your wings, and S. O. A. R. Shape opportunities, Optimize your potential, Accomplish meaningful work, and Reap holistic growth. A Position Overview Position Title Senior Manager (Contracts, IPR and Litigation) Department Legal Level/ Band 501 Count 1 no. Locations

HO (Mumbai/Thane)

Role Summary/Job Specifications:

• Experienced legal professional with 10 12 years of hands on experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and leading cross functional legal projects.
• The role will own contract lifecycle management, provide pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders, drive process improvements, and manage external counsel and internal legal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and Negotiation : Prepare standard templates, Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, Lease Deeds, Leave and License Agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, SaaS and technology agreements, NDAs, SLAs, professional services agreements, licensing agreements, and amendments.
• Contract Lifecycle Management : Implementation of Contract Management Portal, Establish and maintain templates, clause libraries, and approval workflows to accelerate contracting and reduce legal risk. Project Leadership : Lead and coordinate legal projects such as contract rollouts, vendor consolidation, compliance implementations, and cross border transactions; set timelines and report progress to senior management. Stakeholder Partnership : Act as the primary legal business partner to commercial, procurement, product, finance, IT and operations teams; translate legal risk into clear commercial options and recommendations. Risk Management and Compliance : Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks; ensure contracts comply with applicable Indian laws and relevant international requirements. External Counsel Management : Select, instruct, and manage external counsel; control budgets and monitor deliverables for litigation, regulatory matters, and specialized transactions. Training and Enablement : Deliver training sessions and guidance to business teams on contracting best practices, negotiation tactics, and legal policies. Reporting and Metrics : Track and report key legal metrics (cycle times, contract volumes, dispute status) and propose process improvements to reduce bottlenecks. IPR (TM s and Copyrights): End-to-End IPR and Trademark Registration Process Ad hoc Legal Support : Support corporate matters, due diligence, IP protection and dispute resolution as required. Attending all courts for by and against cases and defending and taking proactive steps as may be required from time to time. B Job Dimensions Geographic Area Covered Head Office (Mumbai / Thane) Internal Stakeholders Commercial, procurement, product, finance, IT, operations teams, real estate, etc. , External Advocates, Consultants, IPR Lawyers C Organizational Relationships Reports To Manager / Sr. Manager Legal Supervises Head - Legal D Key Result Areas Organization Process Key Contributions Sales Not applicable Relationship Management Not applicable Ensure Compliance Not applicable MIS Not applicable D Skills Required Technical Commercial Mindset: Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and propose practical, business friendly solutions. Negotiation Skills: Confident negotiator with a track record of closing complex commercial deals. Project Management: Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills; experience leading multi stakeholder projects. Communication: Clear, concise drafting and excellent verbal communication; able to explain legal concepts to non lawyers. Leadership: Experience mentoring junior lawyers and coordinating with external advisors. Attention to Detail: High standards for accuracy and consistency in legal documents. Ethics and Integrity: Strong professional ethics and commitment to compliance. Behavioral Strong Analytical thinking and ability to assess issues logically Effective Communication skills (both written and verbal) Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines Learning oriented with a proactive approach and maintain positive interpersonal skills. Essential Desired Interpersonal skills Yes Communication skills Yes Creative thinking skills Yes Supervising/Leadership skills Yes Teamwork Skills Yes Influencing skills Yes Relationship Building skills Yes

  Decision making skills

  Yes

  Interpersonal skills

  Yes

  • High levels of flexibility, adaptability to manage long hours, working under strict timelines to reach deadlines

  F Incumbent Characteristics

  Essential

  Essential

  Qualification

  LLB from a reputed law college,

  LLM or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.

  Experience

  10 12 years of post qualification experience in life insurance company / corporate / commercial law with substantial exposure to drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Experience in in house legal teams or top law firms preferred. Jurisdictional Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Indian corporate, contract, and regulatory law; familiarity with cross border legal issues is an advantage. Technical Skills: Proven experience with contract management systems, MS Office, and e signature platforms. Disclaimer :
  Tata AIA Life Insurance does not charge any fees from candidates during the hiring process. If the application aligns with our requirements, you may be contacted for further steps. Verify job offers through official Tata AIA communication channels to avoid fraud. The job description is the sole property of Tata AIA Life Insurance. The content of this JD is confidential, and unauthorized changes or reproduction are forbidden. To know more about Tata AIA Life, click on the weblink:

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