Senior Manager - Legal & Compliance

Masai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Masai in Bengaluru seeks a dynamic Senior Manager - Legal & Compliance to lead corporate legal work with 5–8 years of relevant experience. You will provide strategic legal support across functions, focusing on risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.

You will draft and negotiate vendor, service, and employment contracts; ensure compliance; manage disputes with external counsel; and guide governance, IP matters, and workplace policy.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in corporate legal roles.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, governance and compliance.
• Experience coordinating with external counsel and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate vendor, service and employment contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Assist in dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration with external counsel.
• Identify legal risks and propose proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support corporate governance activities and board processes.
• Advise on employment law, IP matters and policy development.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Employment law

Dispute resolution

Intellectual property

Risk management

Legal advisory

Education

LLB/LLM

CS qualification

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Manager - Legal & Compliance to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, contract management, and risk mitigation. You will play a key role in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance while providing strategic legal support to the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and employment contracts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Dispute Resolution: Assist in handling legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration, coordinating with external legal counsel as needed.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Corporate Governance: Support board meetings, maintain statutory records, and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Employment Law: Advise on labor laws, employee policies and workplace compliance.
• Intellectual Property: Assist in managing trademarks, copyrights, and other IP-related matters.
• Legal Advisory: Provide legal guidance on business strategies, new policies, and risk assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM); a Company Secretary (CS) qualification is an added advantage.
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate legal roles, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing organization.
• Exposure to diverse legal matters across industries.
• A collaborative and learning-driven work culture.

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