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Senior Manager - Legal Counsel, Gurugram

Senior Manager - Legal Counsel, Gurugram

ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
10 days ago
Job description

Position : Senior Manager - Legal Counsel, Gurugram

Department : Legal | Role : Full-time | Experience : 7 to 9 Years | Number of Positions : 1 | Location : Gurugram

Skillset :

Legal & Litigation, Contract Management, Legal Advisory & Compliance, Corporate Governance & Risk, Excellent English communication skills

Job Description : Role Overview :

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of Indian legal systems, with hands-on experience in litigation, corporate

advisory, and regulatory matters. The candidate must have worked in both a corporate legal department and a practicing law firm, demonstrating versatility and depth in legal practice.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Litigation Management :

  • Handle and oversee civil, commercial, and regulatory litigation across various forums including High Courts, Tribunals, and District Courts.
  • Coordinate with external counsels, draft pleadings, and ensure timely filing and representation.
  • Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.

2. Legal Advisory & Compliance :

  • Provide legal opinions and risk assessments on business operations, contracts, and regulatory issues.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws including Contract Act, IPR, Labour Laws, and sector- specific regulations.
  • 3. Contract Management :

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, NDAs, lease deeds, service agreements, and MoUs.
  • Support business teams in structuring legally sound transactions.
  • 4. Regulatory & Statutory Interface :

  • Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and law enforcement agencies as required.
  • Handle legal notices and statutory communications.
  • 5. Corporate Governance & Risk :

  • Support internal audits, risk assessments, and policy reviews.
  • Assist in legal due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
  • Qualifications & Skills :

  • LL.B. from a reputed law school.
  • 7–8 years of post-qualification experience, with exposure to both corporate legal departments and practicing law firms.
  • Strong litigation experience with proven track record in handling cases independently.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office suite.
  • Preferred Attributes :

  • Experience in real estate, infrastructure, or regulated sectors is a plus.
  • Exposure to arbitration and alternate dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Additional Information :

    Job Title : Senior Manager

    Department : Legal

    Reports to : India General Counsel

    Location : Gurgaon

    Employment Type : Permanent

    Required Qualification

    Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) ,Master of Laws (L.L.M.)

    With a Top UK Real Estate MNC

    Important facts : 70+ Countries | 650+ Offices | 39,000+ Employees

    Skills Required

    Ms Office Suite, Compliance, Contract Management, Corporate Governance, Risk, Litigation, legal advisory

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