Manager - Legal

Vconstruct; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vconstruct, Pune-based technology and construction solutions provider, seeks an experienced legal professional to support legal, compliance, and corporate governance needs. You will manage commercial contracts, advise on regulatory matters, and collaborate with business stakeholders including HR, procurement, and finance to mitigate risks and ensure timely contract closures.

Key focus areas include data privacy, employment law, disputes coordination with external counsel, and maintaining

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognised university.
• Enrolment with Bar Council preferred.
• LLM or Company Secretary qualification will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements including: NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Consultant Agreements, SoWs, Software and Technology Agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to business, HR, procurement, finance, and operations teams.
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute avoidance, ensure timely closure of contracts while protecting organisational interests.
• Support business initiatives from a legal and compliance perspective.

Skills

Commercial Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Written & Verbal Communication

Employment Laws

Education

LLB

Bar Council Enrolment preferred

LLM or Company Secretary (advantage)

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to support the legal, compliance, and corporate governance requirements of our Company based in Pune. The incumbent will be responsible for managing commercial contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and partnering with business stakeholders on legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Legal drafting and Contract execution

• Contract Management
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements including:
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Master Service Agreements
• Vendor Contracts
• Consultant Agreements
• Statements of Work (SoWs)
• Software and Technology Agreements
• Legal Advisory
• Provide legal guidance to business, HR, procurement, finance, and operations teams.
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute avoidance, ensure timely closure of contracts while protecting organisational interests.
• Support business initiatives from a legal and compliance perspective.

2.Compliance & Governance

• compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting Organizational operations.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintain legal records and documentation.
• Employment Law Support
• Advise HR on employee-related legal matters.
• Review employment contracts, disciplinary actions, and policy frameworks.
• Support handling of employee grievances and compliance with labour laws.
• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on disputes and legal notices.
• Maintain litigation records and track case status.
• Assist in dispute resolution and settlement discussions.

3. Corporate Secretarial Coordination

• Liaise with company secretaries and external advisors for statutory compliances.
• Support maintenance of corporate records and governance documentation.

4. Data Privacy & Risk Management

• Assist in compliance with data privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Review contractual obligations relating to information security and data protection.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• LLB from a recognised university.
• Enrolment with Bar Council preferred.
• LLM or Company Secretary qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in corporate legal functions.
• Experience in IT/ITES, GCC, shared services, consulting, or service industries preferred.
• Strong exposure to commercial contracts and compliance management.
• Familiarity with employment laws and contract negotiations.

Key Skills

• Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Corporate Laws & Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Risk Management
• Labour & Employment Laws
• Vendor Contract Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
• Success Measures
• Timely contract review and closure.
• Minimal legal and compliance risks.
• Effective management of legal notices and disputes.
• High stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong compliance and governance adherence.

About vConstruct

We are a team of enthusiastic construction engineering and technology experts who are passionate about increasing the predictability of building better products by applying smarter processes while striving for faster delivery. We provide services and solutions to the Construction Industry in the area of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Project Controls Management, Accounting and Software Development. On any given day, we make an impact on several large-scale construction projects across the globe through our services and solutions.Since we started in 2013, we are at a continuous lookout for talent driven by the vision to transform the construction industry by the use of technology.We are a subsidiary ofDPR Construction, a USA based technical builder that specializes in highly complex projects in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Advance Technology, Higher Education and Commercial buildings.