Manager/Senior Manager - Legal - LLB/LLM

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.