Role Overview

We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel & Compliance Manager to serve as a key legal advisor to the organisation, supporting business operations across India, Singapore, the US, UAE, Vietnam, and other jurisdictions .

The role will cover commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, employment law, data privacy, intellectual property, and legal risk management , while providing practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracts

- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, SaaS, vendor, partnership, consultancy, service, banking, and financing agreements.
- Maintain contract templates and negotiation playbooks.
- Advise business teams on contractual risks and commercial transactions.

2. Litigation & Dispute Management

- Manage domestic and cross-border disputes, including consumer, employment, contractual, arbitration, and court matters.
- Coordinate with external and international counsel.
- Support litigation strategy, legal research, evidence, discovery, settlements, and case management.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy





- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across operating jurisdictions.
- Advise on data privacy, fintech regulations, and other legal requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments and update internal policies accordingly.

4. Employment Law

- Advise HR and business teams on employment matters, HR policies, investigations, and labour law compliance.

5. Intellectual Property

- Manage IP protection, licensing, enforcement, and related legal matters.

6. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

- Draft and respond to legal notices.
- Partner with Business, Product, HR, and Finance teams to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice.
- Support strategic legal risk management and governance initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
- LL.B. / B.A. LL.B.
- 2+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal and compliance( Start-up/ Ed-tech is preffered) .
- Experience handling cross-border legal matters involving jurisdictions such as India, Singapore, the US, UAE, and Vietnam is preferred.

📌 Legal Manager ( Litigation and contract management) (Bengaluru)
🏢 BrightChamps
📍 Bengaluru