Assistant Legal Manager

Justdial; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Justdial is seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager Legal to deliver end-to-end legal services across all business functions. You will safeguard the company's interests, ensure compliance, and advise on regulatory and corporate matters.

The role requires expertise in corporate, commercial, e-commerce law, RBI/SEBI, labour laws, IPRs, IT Act, DPDP Act, and industry-specific regulations, with a flexible approach to evolving company needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate, commercial and e-commerce law.
• Proficiency with RBI/SEBI regulations and labour laws.
• Knowledge of DPDP Act and IT Act is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal services across all business functions and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, lease/licensing agreements, MoUs, NDAs and other commercial documents.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and manage litigation with external counsel.
• Develop and monitor compliance frameworks, policies and procedures; advise on risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic legal advisory to management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract management

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Policy support

Legal research

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic legal professional to join our team as Assistant Manager Legal. In this role, candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive end-to-end legal services across all business functions, safeguarding the companys interests, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws & regulations including but not limited to contract management, litigation, advisory, and policy support. This role requires a proactive, adaptable professional with strong expertise in corporate, commercial, e-commerce law, RBI/SEBI, labour laws, and regulatory law including IPRs, IT Act, DPDP Act, & industry-specific regulations, capable of balancing compliance with strategic business needs while remaining flexible to work as per evolving company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal services across business functions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, lease deeds/licensing arrangements, MoUs, NDAs, and other commercial documents/Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, coordinate with external counsel, oversee case strategies, and provide legal opinions.
• Maintain proficiency in compliance management under corporate law, commercial law, SEBI/RBI regulations, labour laws, e-commerce law, IPRs, IT Act, DPDP Act, and industry-specific frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Support risk management initiatives by identifying exposures and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders to protect and advance company interests.
• Conduct legal research using digital tools and databases;
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes proactively.
• Provide strategic legal advisory to management and cross-functional teams (like Customer Support (CS), Sales, User Experience (UX), Human Resources (HR), Administration, Database, IT, etc.,)
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in alignment with evolving company requirements and priorities.
• Documentation, litigation sheet management, and case study development that strengthen the companys future.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of civil, criminal, corporate, contract, labour law, e-commerce law and regulatory law including IPRs, IT Act, DPDP Act, payment regulations &industry-specific regulations.
• Technically sound in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adaptable across diverse operating systems.

Soft Skills:

• Proficiency in English & Hindi (verbal & written) and any vernacular languages are preferred.
• Excellent communication and strong analytical, problem-solving abilities & negotiation skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and high ethical standards.
• Effective time management & organizational skills.