Legal Manager

Job Description: Senior Legal Counsel – SaaS / Technology Contracts > Location: Gurgaon, India (Onsite) > Shift: US Working Hours (5:30 PM – 2:30 AM IST) US Litigation Exp. Must

> The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing technology and SaaS contracts for global IT/software companies. This role requires excellent commercial judgment, outstanding communication skills, and a practical problem-solving mindset aligned with fast-paced business environments. Key Responsibilities > • Draft, review, negotiate, redline, and finalize a wide range of technology and commercial agreements, including: o SaaS Agreements o Master Service Agreements (MSAs) o Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) o Statements of Work (SOWs) o Technology Licensing & IP Agreements (must-have) o Vendor and Procurement Contracts > • Mitigate legal and contractual risk while ensuring business agility and deal velocity. > • Support India and US compliance functions — including data privacy, governance, and internal controls. • Provide clear, actionable legal advice to leadership, product, sales, and operations teams. > • Maintain organized version control, contract repositories, and documentation standards. > • Collaborate closely with US legal and business teams during overlapping working hours. > > Qualifications and Experience > • 8+ years of experience in corporate legal roles, preferably with IT or SaaS product companies. > • Proven hands-on expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, redlining, and risk interpretation. > • Strong command over technology contracting and intellectual property terms. > • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a consultative approach. > • Familiarity with India and US compliance frameworks (data protection, export control, privacy laws). > • Ability to work onsite in Gurgaon during US business hours (mandatory). What You’ll Gain > • Direct exposure to global SaaS and venture-backed businesses. > • Cross-functional collaboration with US legal and leadership teams. > • Opportunity to shape legal frameworks across multiple emerging tech companies

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