Assistant Manager, Legal

Overview

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company / team events.

We are a dynamic & centralized team of talented Legal professionals. The Assistant Manager, Legal, will be part of this centralized team, assisting in legal operations for CACTUS and its overseas entities. One of the most exciting parts of this role is the opportunity to work on diverse assignments and exposure to various legal and compliance matters on a global scale making it a unique opportunity for dynamic legal professionals.

Responsibilities

1. Contract Management :

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of legal agreements, including Master Service Agreements, Business Agreements, Vendor Agreements, NDAs, Settlement Agreements, RFPs, Term Sheets, lease deeds and other business-related contracts.
• Optimize contract management processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Provide expertise in managing contracts across international jurisdictions.

2. Stakeholder Management :

3. Compliance and Policy Management :

4. Data Privacy & Protection :

5. Freelancer (FL) / Independent Contractor (IC) Management :

6. Technology Integration :

7. Intellectual Property Rights :

8. Process Ownership & Operational Excellence :

9. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support :

10. Legal Research

11. Risk Management & Legal Advisory

Qualifications and Prerequisites

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, there will be 2-3 rounds of interview including an in-person meeting.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications () is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.

Skills Required

Intellectual Property Rights, Contract Management, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Technology Integration, Risk Management