Legal Manager (Corporate Legal – Non Litigation) – Mumbai

Abreast Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Abreast Global in Mumbai is seeking a legal expert to oversee the drafting and execution of essential legal documents, including NDAs, contracts, and agreements. You will coordinate closely with various departments and legal firms to ensure compliance and facilitate successful transactions.

The ideal candidate has an LLB/LLM and over 5 years of experience in corporate law within the financial services sector. Sound knowledge of key regulations and document drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience managing corporate legal for group companies.
• Experience in handling all legal matters for financial services organizations.
• Sound knowledge of SEBI, Brokers, Mutual Funds, Company Act.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drafting and vetting of various legal agreements and documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external legal firms.
• Facilitate compliance and successful transactions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

LLB/LLM

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

The job’s purpose is to oversee the drafting, vetting, and execution of various legal agreements and documents, including NDAs, MOUs, contracts, offer documents, loan agreements, and investment agreements. This involves coordination with internal departments, external parties, and legal firms to ensure compliance and successful transactions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Drafting, vetting and execution of Non-Disclosure/Confidential Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding with various service providers, bankers and clients etc.
• Drafting, vetting and execution of agreements/contracts for matters related to various departments, such as HR, Corporate Services, IT & Finance.
• Drafting, vetting and execution of documents such as Offer Document/Private Placement Memorandum for issuance of securities.
• Drafting, vetting and execution of Loan/Facility Agreements, Deed of Hypothecation, inter‑corporate deposits, term sheets and Security Creation with banks, financial institutions and security trustees.
• Vetting and negotiating execution of the Investment cum Share Subscription/Share transfer Agreement for private equity investment and liaising with law firms and other authorities.
• Co‑ordination with law firms, arrangers and intermediaries for drafting, vetting and execution of loan/debt transaction documents.

Educational Qualification and Skills:

• LLB/LLM
• 5+ years of relevant experience managing corporate legal of group companies in the financial services industry.
• Experience in handling all legal matters for the organization.
• Sound knowledge of key regulations: SEBI, Brokers, Mutual Funds, Company Act, etc.
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel), presentation skills, report writing & documentation.