Manager / Senior Manager - Legal

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.

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