Deputy Legal Manager

Brainware University; Barasat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary private university in West Bengal is seeking a Deputy Legal Manager to oversee legal compliance and documentation. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Officer or Practising Advocate and is proficient in legal drafting and English communication. Responsibilities include managing legal documentation and coordination with management and external counsel. The role requires strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset suited to an academic environment. Interested candidates should apply via email with CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Officer or Practising Advocate.
• Strong understanding of higher education regulations.
• Capable of managing confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage day-to-day legal, compliance, and documentation work.
• Draft, review, and assist in vetting agreements and legal notices.
• Coordinate with senior management and external legal counsel.

Skills

Legal drafting

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of education laws

Digital documentation

Organizational skills

Documentation management

Education

Enrolment with State Bar Council

Tools

Basic legal software

Job description

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Brainware University is a multidisciplinary private university in West Bengal with a strong focus on academic excellence, professional governance, regulatory compliance, and industry-aligned education. The University values structured legal processes and proactive compliance to support its growing academic and administrative ecosystem.

Position

Deputy Legal Manager

Experience Required

3–5 years (University/College Legal Officer or Practising Lawyer)

Role Overview

We are looking for a bright and capable legal professional who can support and manage day-to-day legal, compliance, and documentation work of the University. The role requires sound legal understanding, clarity in communication, and the ability to work in coordination with senior management and external legal counsel.

Educational Qualification

• Enrolment with State Bar Council (for practising lawyers)

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience as
• Legal Officer / Deputy Legal Manager in a University or College
• Practising Advocate with experience in institutional, civil, or regulatory matters
• Exposure to higher education regulations, contracts, notices, or litigation support will be an advantage
• Strong proficiency in English (legal drafting, correspondence, and interpretation)
• Good working knowledge of laws related to education, contracts, labour, and compliance
• Ability to draft, review, and assist in vetting agreements, legal notices, replies, and internal documents
• Comfortable with computers, digital documentation, email communication, and basic legal software/tools
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information responsibly

What We’re Looking For

• A dependable legal professional with growth potential
• Someone who can work independently while supporting senior legal functions
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset suited to an academic environment

Location

Kolkata (Brainware University Campus)

Application

Interested candidates may apply with their updated CV, mentioning “Legal Manager” in the subject line, including a cover letter and a CV, to [e-mail], [e-mail] or you may call 8777287527, 8826441799, 033-69010542.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Education Management and Higher Education