Course5i - Manager/Senior Manager - Legal

Job TitleManager / Senior Manager LegalReporting toGeneral LocationMumbai | Employment Type: Full-Time (Work from Office)C5iC5i is a pure-play AI & Analytics provider that combines the power of human perspective with AI technology to deliver trustworthy intelligence.The company drives value through a comprehensive solution set, integrating multifunctional teams that have technical and business domain expertise with a robust suite of products, solutions, and accelerators tailored for various horizontal and industry-specific use cases.At the core, C5is focus is to deliver business impact at speed and scale by driving adoption of AI-assisted decision-making.C5i caters to some of the worlds largest enterprises, including many Fortune 500 companies.The companys clients span Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT), Pharma & Lifesciences, CPG, Retail, Banking, and other sectors.C5i has been recognized by leading industry analysts like Gartner and Forrester for its Analytics and AI capabilities and proprietary AI-based platforms.Global officesUnited States | Canada | United Kingdom | United Arab of Emirates| IndiaRole OverviewThis is a qualified legal role that combines strong expertise in commercial contracting with a disciplined approach to legal operations.The role will act as the single point of contact across the organization for legal requests and report directly to the General Counsel, who provides advisory and strategic oversight.The incumbent will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts and supporting compliance with global regulations, while also ensuring that the legal function operates in a structured, transparent, and timely manner.Core Legal Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, data protection agreements, tri-partite agreements, etc.- Provide clear, business-aligned advice on legal risks and liabilities.- Ensure contracts are risk-appropriate and compliant.- Support dispute avoidance and escalation management in consultation with the GC.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are finalized within defined timelines.Legal Operations & Process Management- Establish and manage a structured intake process for all legal requests.- Track, classify, and prioritize matters; update status systematically.- Maintain visibility into the legal pipeline/funnel through dashboards and reports.- Own and optimize the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.- Drive accountability on timeliness and proactive delivery.Compliance & Risk Management- Spot risks and propose mitigation strategies in contracts and transactions.- Research and advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging regulatory frameworks.- Support updates to SOPs and compliance protocols in collaboration with GC and Data Protection Officer.Collaboration & Communication- Act as the central liaison across functions and geographies.- Conduct legal trainings and awareness sessions.- Provide structured legal updates to management.Requirements & Qualifications- Bachelors/Masters in Law from a reputed institution.- 9+ years PQE in client/customer contract management in Tier 1 IT/ITES or Fortune 500 environments.- Strong legal expertise combined with operational discipline.- Familiarity with AI, SaaS, Data Privacy, Cloud, and related domains.- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.- Proficiency in MS Office, reporting tools, and contract repositories.- Flexibility to support cross-border teams.Preferred Skills & Attributes- Independent, proactive, and responsible.- Analytical mindset and risk-spotting ability.- Resilient, solutions-oriented, able to perform under pressure.- Strong planning and organizational skills.- Leadership potential to manage small teams/resources.Why C5i?This role provides a unique opportunity to strengthen and streamline the legal function in a high-growth, AI-driven organization.You will directly shape how legal supports business operations, balancing legal depth with operational visibility.C5i is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please keep us informed about the same at the hiring stages for us to factor necessary accommodations. (ref:iimjobs.com)