Litigation Legal Senior Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 8-20 LPA)

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Legal Professional to manage corporate legal affairs, with a strong focus on contract management, transactional support, and regulatory compliance. This role involves working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of legal processes across business operations. You will play a key role in safeguarding organizational interests while enabling strategic initiatives such as partnerships, transactions, and corporate structuring.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including NDAs, MSAs, lease agreements, SLAs, MoUs, and other commercial agreements
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle ensuring compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation
• Support banking-related documentation such as loan agreements, sanction letters, and escrow arrangements
• Provide legal support across areas including software licensing, real estate, employment matters, POSH compliance, CSR, and related party transactions
• Assist in corporate transactions such as joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, and shareholder agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate with external legal counsel for transaction execution
• Interact with senior management and business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide legal guidance
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, company regulations, and applicable statutory frameworks
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to support business objectives

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Qualified legal professional with a 5-year integrated law degree (LLB/LLM) from a reputed institution
• 8-12 years of experience in corporate law, company law, and transactional legal work
• Prior experience in a law firm (2-3 years preferred) with exposure to complex legal matters
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Hands-on experience in mergers & acquisitions and corporate transactions
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks including company law, SEBI regulations, and IPR
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently with strong attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with high ownership and accountability