Legal Manager - Non Litigation

Arvind Envisol Pvt. Ltd; Hadapsar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvind Envisol Pvt. Ltd is seeking a Manager / Sr. Manager – Legal (Commercial & Arbitration) to lead legal evaluation of bid/tender documents, assess contract risk, and oversee end-to-end arbitration and dispute resolution with customers and vendors.

The role requires drafting and reviewing customer contracts, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, and turnkey/project agreements, ensuring risk allocation, and maintaining contract templates and risk registers. Telecom/infrastructure exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• LLB degree required for practice as a lawyer in commercial law and arbitration.
• LLM is preferred for advanced corporate/commercial specialization.
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial contracts and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate RFPs, contracts, and bid documents for legal risk.
• Draft and negotiate customer contracts, NDAs, MoUs, SLAs, and turnkey/project agreements.
• Manage arbitration matters with customers and vendors and coordinate with external counsel.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to Sales, Projects, Procurement & Commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.

Education

LLB

LLM (Corporate / Commercial Law preferred)

Job description

Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Designation: Manager / Sr. Manager – Legal (Commercial & Arbitration)

Function: Legal & Compliance Reporting to: Head – Legal / CFO / CEO (as applicable) Location: [Specify Location]

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Role Purpose

The role is responsible for legal evaluation of bid/tender documents, contract risk assessment, and end-to-end management of arbitration and dispute resolution processes with customers and vendors.

The incumbent will safeguard the organization’s legal and commercial interests while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and structured dispute resolution.

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• Review and evaluate RFPs, RFQs, tender documents, and bid submissions
• Identify legal, contractual, and commercial risks
• Highlight deviation clauses and recommend mitigation strategies
• Draft and review bid qualifications and legal clarifications
• Support Go/No-Go decisions from a legal risk perspective
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations

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• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Customer contracts
  • NDAs, MoUs, SLAs, AMC contracts
  • Turnkey / project agreements
• Ensure appropriate risk allocation (indemnity, liability caps, penalties, LD clauses)
• Standardize contract templates and maintain clause repository
• Advise business and commercial teams on contractual exposure

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• Manage arbitration matters with customers and vendors
• Coordinate with external counsel and represent company interests
• Prepare legal notices, replies, claims, and counter-claims
• Compile documentation and evidence for arbitration proceedings
• Track dispute exposure, timelines, and potential financial impact
• Advise management on settlement strategies and litigation risk
• Maintain dispute MIS and legal risk registers

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• Provide proactive legal advice to Sales, Projects, Procurement & Commercial teams
• Assess contractual risks in large turnkey and long-term projects
• Recommend structured risk mitigation strategies
• Support internal investigations and compliance reviews where required

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• Ensure compliance with applicable laws including:
  • Contract Act
  • Industry-specific regulations
• Maintain centralized contract documentation
• Support internal and external audits

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• Acceptance of high-risk contractual clauses without mitigation
• Escalation of disputes due to contractual gaps
• Financial exposure from arbitration awards
• Liquidated damages triggered due to contractual weaknesses
• Delays in legal response to notices or claims
• Inadequate documentation impacting dispute outcomes

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Turnaround time (TAT) for contract reviews
• Reduction in contractual risk exposure
• Favorable arbitration outcomes / settlements
• Standardization and implementation of contract templates

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Education & Qualification Parameters

Mandatory:

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

Preferred:

• LLM (Corporate / Commercial Law preferred)
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial contracts and arbitration
• Experience in telecom / infrastructure / project-driven industry
• Strong understanding of Arbitration & Conciliation Act and commercial dispute handling

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Functional:

• Contract drafting & negotiation
• Regulatory knowledge

Behavioral:

• Strong analytical and risk-oriented mindset
• Negotiation and influencing ability
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

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Interface Departments

• Sales & Business Development
• Projects & Operations
• External Legal Counsel

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

15-10-2026

Job ID

20261832

Department

Finance and Accounts

Location