Aptia Group

Senior Manager, Legal

Aptia Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Gurgaon • India

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Review, analyze, & draft a wide range of contracts & agreements, including but not limited to vendor contracts, service agreements, statements of work (SOW), letters of engagement, outsourcing contracts licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), data protection addendums & other legal documents
  • Engage in contract negotiations with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure the best interests of the company are represented while maintaining positive business relationships
  • Undertake ad-hoc legal project work including commercial contract due diligence and contract review to identify areas of risk and/or areas for improvement
  • Ensure that all contracts & agreements adhere to applicable laws, regulations, & company policies and detrimental clauses
  • Identify & assess potential legal risks associated with contracts & provide proactive solutions to mitigate such risks and ability to conduct Legal due diligence
  • Maintain a contract management system to monitor contract status, key milestones, & renewals
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, Statutory and regulatory issues, potential risks, & legal implications
  • Stay updated with relevant legal developments & precedents to enhance legal knowledge & ensure best practices in contract law
  • Work closely with the legal teams across the group (in particular in the United Kingdom) and other departments to support cross-functional initiatives and legal projects
  • Create contract and communication templates, discuss legal strategy and advise on recent legislations and their impact on business
  • Fair knowledge of litigation procedures in US, UK and India

Requirements

  • 12-18 years of experience working at a Senior position with exposure to UK and US procedures and Jurisdiction, preferably in a corporate or shared services environment
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear & concise manner
  • Ability to create and articulate legal matters presentations to various internal stakeholders
  • Good people management and mentoring skills
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Proactive, solutions orientated lawyer with a can-do attitude
  • Ability to take ownership of own tasks and operate autonomously knowing what to escalate where necessary
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks & prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in a cross-border team-oriented environment
  • Flexibility to handle evolving legal situations and adapt to changing business needs
  • A quick learner who is curious to learn new areas of law
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law principles, contract drafting, and negotiation in the UK
  • Knowledge of US, UK and India statutory and legislative requirements
  • Familiarity with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)
  • Additional qualifications, such as an LLM, would be a plus
Benefits
  • Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment
  • At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal due diligencecontract managementcontract law principlesstatutory requirementsregulatory compliancerisk assessmentlitigation procedureslegal research
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingpeople managementmentoringproactive attitudeownershipcollaborationflexibility
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)LLM