Assistant Manager - Legal

Axiro Semiconductor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiro Semiconductor, a Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor design company, seeks an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Legal to lead global legal matters. The role covers corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, licensing, and IP protection across international operations.

The successful candidate will guide cross-functional teams, manage risks, and collaborate with external counsel to safeguard the company’s interests in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a reputed university; bar admission required.
• 6–9 years of legal experience in corporate law and IP.
• Experience in technology or semiconductor sectors preferred.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance and regulatory compliance across domestic and international operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier, vendor, customer, and licensing contracts.
• Implement contract management processes and mitigate legal risks.
• Collaborate with external counsel on legal matters.
• Protect IP portfolio and manage IP filings and disputes.
• Provide legal guidance to management and escalate material risks.
• Coordinate external counsel and establish legal policies and controls.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Corporate law

IP management

Global operations

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Law

Bar admission

LLM preferred

Job description

Axiro Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor design company headquartered in Bengaluru, driving innovation in RF, wireless infrastructure, satellite communication (Satcom), and high-speed connectivity solutions. Backed by CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group. Axiro represents India’s leap into the global semiconductor arena. With millions of chips already powering global networks, a world-class team across India, the US, and Europe, and cutting-edge expertise spanning RF, mmWave, GaN, and next-generation communication technologies, Axiro is engineering the future of how the world connects, computes, and communicates.

The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Legal is responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations across global jurisdictions, managing corporate governance, and protecting the company’s intellectual property portfolio. The ideal candidate will review commercial transactions and manage legal risks associated with corporate operations. The role requires proven leadership capabilities to guide the legal team while collaborating with cross-functional business units.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements across domestic and international operations.
• Monitor and implement changes in laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Contracts & Commercial Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including suppler and vendor agreements, customer contracts, and licensing deals.
• Implement effective contract management processes to mitigate legal risks and optimize commercial terms.
• Work closely with external counsel to manage legal aspects of commercial agreements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks, including intellectual property, product liability, and regulatory risks.
• Develop and implement a company-wide risk management strategy to safeguard legal interests.

Intellectual Property Protection

• Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Collaborate with R&D and product development teams to ensure proprietary technologies are properly protected.
• Oversee IP disputes and filings, ensuring global protection of the company’s innovations.

Authority

• Act as the primary legal authority for corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, IP, and litigation matters.
• Provide legal guidance to management and business teams and ensure decisions comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and approve legal documents and contracts within delegated authority, and elevate material legal risks to senior management.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel as required.
• Establish and maintain legal policies, procedures, and compliance controls across the organization.
• Exercise independent legal judgment to protect the company’s interests and minimize legal and regulatory exposure.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law from a reputed university.
• Bar admission required, and additional qualifications (LLM) preferred.
• Minimum of 6-9 years of legal experience.
• Experience in corporate law, contract negotiation and IP management.
• Prior experience in the technology or semiconductor sectors is preferred but not required.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters in a fast-paced, global environment.