Legal Manager

High Impact Talent; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

High Impact Talent seeks an Assistant Legal Manager in Bengaluru to lead product advisory, financing documentation, and marketplace compliance for India, while supporting a US-listed parent entity. The role requires a hands-on manager who mentors teams and bridges legal and business needs.

You will manage contracts, advise on governance and regulations, handle IP and privacy matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal frameworks with growth goals.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a reputed law school.
• 4+ years in contracts and corporate advisory.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Global/cross-border exposure, familiarity with a US-listed entity.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (NDAs, SaaS, MSAs, etc.).
• Support corporate transactions including due diligence and disclosure schedules.
• Provide strategic legal advisory to cross-functional teams across Product, Tech, HR, and Operations.
• Oversee IP, privacy, and compliance programs across jurisdictions.

Skills

Extreme Ownership

Hands-on Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Adaptability

Education

LL.B.

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented Assistant Legal Manager to lead product advisory, drive financing documentation, ensure marketplace compliance in India, and oversee global contract management (including providing legal support to our US-listed Parent entity).

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manager who balances sharp legal acumen with strong interpersonal leadership. You aren't just a reviewer; you are a collaborative partner who takes extreme ownership, mentors junior team members (or external partners), and bridges the gap between complex legal requirements and practical business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-on Contract Management & Negotiation & Financing Support

• Draft, review, standardize, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to NDAs, SaaS agreements, MSAs, partnership agreements, promissory notes, loan/facility agreements, marketing agreements, MOUs, and undertakings and day to day contracts.


• Support and execute corporate transactions (M&A, investment, and fundraising) including due diligence, drafting disclosure schedules and such other transaction document as required from time to time.


• Actively lead negotiations, using persuasive communication to align conflicting stakeholders and protect the companys interests.


• Maintain and modernize our contract database, taking a proactive approach to managing renewals, compliance, and process optimization.

2. Strategic Legal Advisory & Cross-Functional Partnership and

• Provide clear, actionable legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management to internal teams.


• Translate complex legal jargon into business-friendly insights for senior management regarding upcoming business initiatives and ongoing corporate tasks and drafting the relevant updates to company's Platform Policy


• Advise on statutory requirements (including local Labor Laws, IT Act, Privacy Laws, and Motor/Transportation Laws) and support regulatory compliance.


• Collaborate empathetically and effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, HR, Operations) to ensure legal frameworks support business growth.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) & Privacy Leadership

• Manage the companys IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks, review of marketing materials, advertisements etc.


• Oversee IP registration, enforcement, and protection, actively managing relationships and timelines with external counsel to ensure high-quality deliverables.


• Extend legal support on the data mapping exercises, drafting DPAs, carrying out data privacy impact assessment and updating of Privacy Policies and Practices within the company Framework to align with the best privacy practices.

4. Proactive Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor global legal and regulatory changes, anticipating potential impacts on the business before they become issues.


• Develop and implement practical strategies to mitigate legal risks without bottlenecking business velocity.

Key Management & Soft Skills Required

• Extreme Ownership: A self-starter mindset; the ability to own projects from end-to-end and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.


• Hands-on Leadership: A collaborative manager who leads by example, is willing to dive deep into the details, and can effectively coach/mentor junior peers or coordinates effectively with Indian and cross-border stakeholders.


• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Excellent active listening and conflict-resolution skills, crucial for high-stakes contract negotiations and cross-functional alignment.


• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, pivot when business needs change, and manage tight deadlines calmly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) from a reputed law school. Advanced certifications are a plus.


• Experience: At least 4+ years of legal practice with a proven track record in contracts and corporate advisory.


• Hands-on Autonomy: Demonstrated experience independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex contracts.


• Global Exposure: Prior experience managing cross-border transactions/agreements and a solid understanding of the inner workings of a US-listed entity are highly preferred.