Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Legal Manager with solid expertise in Corporate Law, M&A;, Commercial Contracts and Litigation. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with a Tier-1 law firm in India and the ability to provide high-quality, commercially focused legal advice to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate & M&A;
• Advise on corporate, commercial and strategic legal matters.
• Handle M&A;, investments, joint ventures, restructuring and corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and review transaction documentation.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction-related agreements.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex transactions.
Commercial Contracts
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, MSAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, distribution agreements, partnership agreements and other business contracts.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation.
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates and contract processes.
• Support business teams during commercial negotiations.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manage and monitor litigation, arbitration and other legal disputes.
• Coordinate with external counsel and monitor case strategy and progress.
• Advise management on legal risks, claims and potential disputes.
• Maintain litigation records and provide periodic status reports.
Legal Advisory & Compliance
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business and functional teams.
• Review applicable laws and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
• Support corporate governance and legal compliance requirements.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions.
Candidate Profile
• LLB / LLM from a reputed law school.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience, Must be working / have worked with a Tier-1 Indian law firm and/or a reputed corporate legal team.
• Strong experience across Corporate Law, M&A;, Commercial Contracts and Litig
📌 Legal Manager (India)
🏢 SPIRO
📍 India