Assistant Manager Legal, Surat

Qualifications And Prerequisites Designation :- Assistant Manager - Legal Location: Ahmedabad Department: Legal&Compliance Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid) Education: Bachelor of Law (LLB) Timings: US Shifts Experience: - PQE with a reputed law firm in general corporate practice and / or in-house experience with MNCs or Indian conglomerates of 7–9 years in corporate legal roles with expertise in contract management, data privacy and compliance.- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills - Experience in international corporate and contractual laws - Ability to simplify legal concepts for non-legal teams and document processes - Excellent stakeholder management and communication - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.- Sectoral preference: Outsourcing, IT industry, Service industry or any other relevant industry. Role And Responsibilities Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a wide range of legal documents, including: - NDAs, Service Agreements, MSAs, SOWs, Addendums - Vendor / Supplier Agreements, Lease Agreements- Procurement, supply chain, R&D, IT, and technical services contracts Ensure all contracts adequately protect the Company’s interests, including robust clauses on: - Confidentiality, Intellectual Property - Indemnity, Limitation of Liability - Dispute Resolution and Governing Law  Provide proactive legal advice to business and operational teams on contractual, commercial, and legal risk matters affecting business operations Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, and support dispute management, including: - Legal proceedings - Settlement negotiations - Recovery actions (including issuing notices and coordinating with agencies/counsel)  Support litigation management, including: - Coordination with external counsel- Court filings (including small claims where applicable) - Case tracking and documentation Manage intellectual property matters, including: - Trademark filings - Examination responses and oppositions  Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across jurisdictions, including:- Corporate laws - Employment and labour laws - Regulatory compliance requirements Draft, review, and update: - Employee contracts and HR policies - Internal policies and standard operating procedures  Advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and compliance with labour laws Maintain proper custody, archiving, and digitization of: - Executed contracts - Legal documents and records - Legal databases and repositories  Conduct legal research and provide updates to stakeholders on: - Legal developments - Regulatory changes - Judicial precedents and emerging risks Act as legal point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including: - Clients, vendors, regulators, and business teams  Lead and support commercial negotiations and external stakeholder engagements  Contribute to legal function efficiency through: - Knowledge management initiatives- Process improvements - Standardization of templates and practices Support team development through mentoring, training, and participation in hiring and capability building initiatives If interested, you can apply here or share your profile at .