Job Description Assistant Manager - Legal
n Pepper Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-site)
n Assistant Manager – Legal (US Shift)
n Location: Mumbai (In-office)
n Shift: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM IST
n Experience: 3–4 years
n About the Role
n We're looking for a hands-on legal professional to join our in-house team and support the business during US hours. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced environments, owns contracts end-to-end, and thinks commercially while managing legal risk.
n What You'll Do
n • Draft, review, and negotiate global commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor, SaaS, licensing, and partnership contracts).
n • Support sales, procurement, and business teams with practical legal advice and quick turnarounds.
n • Drive contract negotiations with US and global stakeholders.
n • Identify legal and commercial risks and suggest business-friendly solutions.
n • Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable US/global laws.
n • Support audits, dispute management,
and work with external counsel when needed.
n • Help build and improve legal templates, playbooks, and processes.
n What We're Looking For
n • Law graduate (LLB); LLM is a plus.
n • 3–4 years of experience in in-house legal or a law firm with strong commercial contracts exposure.
n • Hands-on experience with global / US-focused agreements (mandatory).
n • Solid understanding of commercials, negotiations, and risk allocation.
n • Comfortable working independently during US business hours.
n • Clear communicator with a practical, problem-solving mindset.
n Must-Have
n • Willingness to work from the Mumbai office during US shift hours.
n • Strong spoken and written English.
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