Job Title : Manager / Senior Manager Legal (India Operations)
Location : Bangalore, India
Function : Legal & Compliance
Experience : 8 15 years
Industry : Financial Services / Investment Management / Global Operations
About the Role :
A leading global financial services firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated legal professional to join its India legal team. This position will be based in Bangalore and will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end legal function for the firm s India operations. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to contribute to strategic legal initiatives at a regional and global level.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage the full spectrum of legal affairs for the India geography, including advisory, regulatory, commercial, corporate, and employment law matters.
- Provide legal counsel on business operations, new initiatives, regulatory changes, and corporate governance.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and service-level arrangements.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (HR, Compliance, Finance, Technology, etc.) to ensure legal risks are managed effectively.
- Partner with external counsel on specialized legal matters and litigation (if any).
- Monitor changes in Indian legal and regulatory landscape and assess their impact on business operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations.
- Support cross-border legal initiatives in collaboration with legal teams in other geographies.
- Lead legal risk management and support internal policy development.
Key Requirements :
LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution; additional qualifications (e.g., CS, LLM) are a plus.8 15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in financial services, investment management, or with a top-tier law firm.Strong understanding of Indian corporate, commercial and regulatory laws.Excellent contract negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills.Ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and make informed legal decisions.Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience working in a matrixed and global environment is preferred.