Sr. Manager Legal based at Chennai

Job Description

• Draft and negotiate legal and commercial documents including letters of intent, supplier and procurement agreements, leases and licenses.
• Handling commercial and contract analysis for business verticals  (Service and Parts) and internal support functions (HR, IT, Marketing, Admin etc.)
• Handle complex commercial contracts and contract disputes. Support the business on sales and marketing contracts
• Provide guidance to ensure operations and business activities comply with local laws and regulations, and corporate policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide legal and compliance training for operations, functions and management.
• Ensure the integrity of the corporate structure, entities and records in India.
• Provide overall legal advice to management and participate in India business plans, growth strategies and operations as part of the management team.
• Assists the CFO with complex transactions and draft required documents.
• Manage outside counsel with respect to litigation strategies, resolution and follow-up.
• Manage external and internal costs related to the Legal function and its impact on profit and loss.
• Draft and implement specific procedures, guidelines and templates.
• Maintain records / document management systems though the legal team.
• Support and coach Administrative Assistants, Contract Managers and junior lawyers.
• Participate in the deployment of Legal department strategic initiatives.
• Participate in Legal department training and development initiatives and complete assigned training.
• Supervision of internal MIS on a periodic basis.
• Participate and handle all cross function discussion in formulation of  business contracts and also potential litigations and disputes.
• Travel to courts for case hearing/ business outlets and offices across India for business meetings and support on documentations

• 12-15 years PQE;
• 5 + yrs experience in Tier 1 or 2 law firm;
• Strong legal analytical and drafting skill set;
• Business Acumen with technology and digital business related drafting
• Experience in large business house preferred.
• Aptitude for numbers + MS Excel knowledge