Join our dynamic SRT Growth office team as an Assistant Manager, Legal (Contracts). This role is central to conceptualizing, planning, and implementing strategic initiatives within the firm. You will play a key part in understanding market dynamics, monitoring competitor activities, and driving workstreams to achieve our strategic objectives.

This position demands a strong foundation in business strategy and operations, coupled with expertise in secondary research, data analysis, branding, and communication. Success in this role hinges on delivering actionable insights, meticulously monitoring project performance, and fostering effective communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You'll be an integral part of our Strategic, Risk & Transaction Practice.

As an Assistant Manager in Legal (Contracts), your primary responsibilities will include reviewing a variety of agreements such as services contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Global Master Services Agreements (GMSA), consortium/JV agreements, and NDAs. You will identify potential legal and business risks within these documents.

Your role will involve drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions, providing expert advice to the business on contractual rights and obligations. You'll also oversee the legal implications of critical engagements, assist in standardizing engagement documents, and contribute to policy revisions and improvements. Leading negotiation efforts, ensuring quality and risk management for internal compliances, and updating standard templates with internal policy changes will be key.

Furthermore, you will develop diverse contractual formats like MOUs and JV/Consortium agreements. Continuous improvement of standard agreements through best practices and identifying enhancement areas is expected. You will also conduct training sessions for engagement teams and new joiners on contractual and compliance matters. Staying updated on legal developments, including court pronouncements and arbitration law amendments affecting the firm, is crucial. You will prepare briefs for legal opinions on contractual issues and undertake other assigned projects.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager with a solid understanding of fundamental Indian law. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations effectively to their work.

Strong analytical skills are essential, enabling you to exercise sound judgment, analyze facts, and derive logical conclusions. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of drafting precise legal clauses, preparing reports, and handling professional correspondence. Proficiency with relevant technological tools is also required.

This role requires approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Mumbai, with a requirement for two resources in Mumbai and one in Pune. A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree is the mandatory qualification for this role.