Manager - Legal

Date: Oct 27, 2025

Location: IN

Company: Aurigo Software Technologies

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-driven Manager – Legal to manage and support vendor contracts, legal documentation & manage privacy related activities across global operations. Based in Bangalore, this role will be critical in ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, privacy and operational consistency in vendor engagements across India, North America, and other jurisdictions.

As part of the centralized Finance & Compliance team, you will handle contract review, negotiations, documentation, and compliance tracking for vendors globally. You will liaise with external counsel when needed.

1. Global Vendor Contract Management
   
   Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors globally (including NDAs, MSAs, SoWs, service and technology agreements).
   
   Ensure contracts are aligned with local regulations, company policies, and internal approval workflows.
   
   Maintain a global repository for vendor contracts with alert mechanisms for renewals, expirations, and compliance obligations.
   
   Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, finance, and operations teams across regions to ensure alignment between contract terms and business execution.
2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
   
   Ensure contracts comply with local legal frameworks across key jurisdictions (e.g., India, US, Canada, South Africa).
   
   Coordinate with external counsel on vendor-side legal issues, disputes, or regulatory matters.
   
   Track obligations and risks, and escalate legal issues appropriately.
   
   Maintain compliance documentation and support regional and global audits as required.
3. Documentation and Process Governance
   
   Enforce contract governance standards and documentation protocols.
   
   Drive efficiency in the contract lifecycle through standardized templates and processes.
   
   Support internal risk management and compliance initiatives related to vendor relationships.
4. Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration
   
   Act as a key point of contact for contract-related queries from global teams.
   
   Support internal stakeholders across regions on contract execution and compliance alignment.
   
   Participate in process improvements and digitalization initiatives related to contract management.
5. Intellectual Property and Patent Coordination
   
   Coordinate with external IP and patent agencies to assist in filing, maintaining, and protecting company intellectual property.
   
   Provide basic support in patent documentation and correspondence related to vendor-side innovations or third-party tech integrations.
6. Support for M&A Activities
   
   Assist with contract diligence, vendor-side documentation, and compliance review during mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investment activities.
   
   Act as a liaison with external advisors to support legal and operational readiness for potential transactions.
7. Privacy Governance & Compliance
   
   Design, implement, and manage the company's data privacy framework, policies, and procedures.
   
   Ensure compliance with global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, etc.) and local data protection laws.
   
   Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on impact and compliance actions.
8. Data Handling & Risk Management
   
   Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
   
   Manage data subject rights requests (access, deletion, correction, portability, etc.).
   
   Identify and mitigate privacy risks across business processes, technology platforms, and third-party vendors.
9. Training & Awareness
   
   Develop and deliver training programs to build privacy awareness across the organization.
   
   Serve as the point of contact for employees on data privacy queries and guidance.

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB preferred) or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management or legal operations, preferably in a global technology or SaaS environment.
• Strong knowledge of Indian contract law; exposure to US/Canada legal frameworks is an advantage.
• Proven experience handling vendor-side contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders independently.

Aurigo is revolutionizing how the world plans, builds, and manages infrastructure projects with Masterworks, our industry-leading enterprise SaaS platform. Trusted by over 300 customers managing $300 billion in capital programs, Masterworks is setting new standards for project delivery and asset management. Recognized as one of the Top 25 AI Companies of 2024 and a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, we are leveraging artificial intelligence to create a smarter, more connected future for customers in transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and the government, with over 40,000 projects across North America.

At Aurigo, we don't just develop software—we shape the future. If you're excited to join a fast-growing company and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve real-world challenges, let's connect.