Manager – Contracts & Litigation
Department: Legal | Location: Gurugram | Experience: 5+ Years
Qualification: LLB (LLM a plus) | Industry Preference: Education / EdTech

Job Overview
We are looking for a mature, experienced, and highly proactive Manager – Contracts & Litigation to join our dynamic legal team. This role combines end-to-end ownership of the contracting lifecycle with active management of the company's litigation portfolio, serving as a key legal partner to business teams on commercial and risk matters.
The ideal candidate is a robust independent operator who can draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, manage disputes and regulatory notices in coordination with external counsel, and proactively advise business teams on legal risk — including partnering on the legal feasibility of new business initiatives.
This role requires a professional who can balance strong drafting and negotiation skills with sound business judgment, while driving process efficiency, compliance, and mentorship within the legal team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management




● Independently draft, negotiate, and review contracts with vendors and clients end to end, including marketing, technology, and IP agreements.
● Take appropriate action to close out contracts in accordance with applicable procedures at the conclusion of all activity.
● Interpret contracts and advise business teams on their contractual rights, obligations, and responsibilities.
● Prepare and maintain legal templates for standard agreements.
● Maintain timely follow-up with vendors, customers, and consultants, providing appropriate information as and when needed.
● Identify opportunities for automation and train business teams to reduce day-to-day dependency on legal and build self-reliance.

2. Litigation Management
● Coordinate effectively with external Advocates and Counsels on all company litigation, including but not limited to consumer litigation.
● Oversee the preparation and review of all

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