Legal Manager - LLB/LLM

Job Specification

Position : Manager Legal

Location : Mumbai

Qualifications : LLB/LLM

Experience : 7+ years of experience in a Legal and M&A

CTC: 14 Lacs incl Variable

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence to access the legal & financial aspects with M&A opportunities. This involves reviewing contracts, litigation, compliance issues and other legal to access potential risks and liabilities.

Negotiation: Negotiate the terms and conditions of the transaction, which includes pricing, indemnities and other key provisions.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws & regulations, including competition laws, antitrust and securities. Obtain necessary clearance and approvals from regulatory authorities.

Drafting Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate transaction agreements, including purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other relevant documents. Address employment and benefits related issues, employment agreements and related agreements.

Risk Management: Identify and manage legal risks associated with M&A, providing strategic advice to minimize potential liabilities

Coordination and Deal Closure: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful M&A execution. Lead and manage the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Other Legal Roles & Responsibilities:

- Handling legal matters relating to Commercial Law, Competition Law, Labor Law and other Laws & regulations relating to the business.

- Drafting and vetting of various Agreements.

- Ensuring compliance under various Regulations which are relevant to SG businesses

- Interact with concerned Functions to arrive at the key points to be covered in an Agreement.

- Ensure that all legal documents follow applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business units and other departments, to understand their legal requirements and provide expert legal advice.

- Manage and maintain an organized database of all legal documents and contracts.

- Keep abreast of legal developments, changes in regulations, and best practices in contract drafting to ensure the company's documents are up to date and in line with industry standards.

- Develop and implement contract management processes and workflows to streamline legal operations.

- Assist in dispute resolution, litigation matters, and other legal issues as needed.

- Provide legal training to other team members or company employees as necessary.

- Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to the leadership team.

Skills:

- Legal Expertise

- Contract Drafting

- Legal Research

- Attention to Detail

- Communication Skills

- Negotiation Skills

- Project Management

- Interpersonal Skills

- Technology Proficiency

- Compliance Awareness

- Problem-Solving

- Team Player

- Time Management

- Business Acumen

Qualifications:

- 7+ Years of relevant legal experience, including prior experience in a legal management or leadership role.

- Experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or a combination of both can be beneficial.

- In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including contract law, employment law, corporate law, and any other areas relevant to the organization's business.

- Strong leadership and management skills to lead a legal team effectively.

- Contract Management: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and managing a variety of legal documents and contracts.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective negotiation and communication with both legal and non-legal professionals.

- The ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide solutions.

- Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple legal projects and meet deadlines.

- The ability to work collaboratively with other departments and team members within the organization.

- Strong research skills to stay updated on changes in laws and regulations.

- Proficiency in identifying legal issues and providing effective solutions.

- High ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

- Knowledge of compliance requirements and the ability to ensure the organization's legal activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations.

- Strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable terms in contracts and legal agreements.

- Familiarity with contract management software and document management systems to streamline legal operations.

- Effective time management skills to balance the demands of multiple legal projects and meet deadlines.

- Familiarity with dispute resolution and litigation processes, particularly if the organization deals with legal conflicts.

- A good understanding of the company's business operations and goals, which can help tailor legal strategies to the company's needs.

- Depending on the industry, specific knowledge related to the sector can be valuable in understanding industry-specific legal issues.

Management skills:

- Time management

- Organizational skills

- Interpersonal skills

- Problem Solving

- Leadership skills

- Adaptability and flexibility

- Attention to detail

- Presentation skills