Assistant Legal Manager

Hi,

We are looking to hire a Manager/Assistant Manager-Legal who is a Certified Company Secretary with good experience in Corporate Governance, Contract Management, with a specific focus on US contracts, legal frameworks, and compliance.

Location  : Pune

Experience: 6+ years

Work Mode : Hybrid (1pm-11pm)

Job Overview

As a Contract Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the entire contract lifecycle for US-based contracts, ensuring compliance, and aligning contracts with the company's strategic goals.

You will oversee all aspects of corporate governance and board administration, ensuring that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, maintains accurate corporate records, and facilitates effective communication between the board of directors, senior management, and stakeholders. You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring that all agreements are well-drafted, compliant, and aligned with the organizations business objectives. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders across legal, finance, procurement, and sales teams globally, while also working closely with external vendors, clients, and US-based partners. Drive strategic initiatives to align corporate policies with organizational goals and industry best practices. This role requires profound legal knowledge, particularly with respect to US laws and regulations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with cross-border stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and deep understanding of US legal frameworks are essential for this position. 

Key Responsibilities:

US Corporate Governance:

• Organize and document Board and Committee meetings (agendas, minutes, resolutions).
• Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, and governance documents.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. corporate laws and regulatory filings.
• Manage formation, maintenance, and dissolution of subsidiaries and legal entities.
• Support shareholder communications and annual meeting logistics.
• Monitor governance best practices and advise leadership accordingly.

Contract Development & Review:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with US legal standards, organizational policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Work closely with US-based legal counsels to address any legal concerns and ensure contractual terms align with company policies and regulatory requirements in the US territory.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Sales, Procurement etc.) and US counterparts to ensure contracts align with the organizations goals.
• Maintain communication with external vendors, clients, and partners in the US to negotiate terms, resolve disputes, and build strong professional relationships.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks in contracts, offering risk mitigation strategies to protect the organizations interests.
• Stay updated on US legal and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with evolving standards, particularly within the US territory.

Contractual Negotiations:

• Lead negotiations with US clients, vendors, and partners to finalize mutually beneficial agreements.
• Advocate for the organizations interests while ensuring positive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and improve the efficiency of contract management processes, implementing best practices from the US legal domain.
• Leverage industry insights to implement process improvements, ensuring a high standard of contract management across borders.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Certified Company Secretary & Bachelor's Degree in Law, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in contract management are a plus.
• 6-10 years of proven experience in contract management, with a specific focus on US contracts, legal frameworks, and compliance.

Additional Requirements:

This role requires working during US Hours to align with US business. Candidates must be comfortable with this schedule to ensure effective support for the US business & legal team.