Job Opportunity as Assistant Manager – Legal (Non-Litigation) | Kolkata
About the Company
Maryavar & Mohey is a well-established brand operating in the IT/Technology and IT-enabled services space. The organization maintains a strong in-house legal function that supports business, IT, HR, and operational teams through proactive legal risk management and strategic advisory.
Position
Assistant Manager – Legal (Non-Litigation Role)
Location
Kolkata (Candidates open to relocation may apply)
Compensation
CTC: As per market standards
Industry Preference
IT / Technology / IT-enabled Services
Experience Required
8–10 years of post-qualification experience
Qualification
LL.B. (Mandatory)
Role Overview
This is an in-house, non-litigation legal role for an experienced legal professional with strong exposure to commercial contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property matters. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to support business operations through effective legal advisory and compliance management.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial and corporate agreements including MSAs, End User License Agreements (EULAs), SOWs, SLAs, DPAs, NDAs, vendor/supplier agreements, leases, franchise agreements, licensing, and marketing agreements
Providing practical, business-oriented legal advice by identifying legal, commercial, and compliance risks
Managing the complete contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, terminations, and deviations
Advising on data privacy and data protection obligations, including drafting and reviewing DPAs, privacy clauses, and related schedules
Supporting implementation of internal privacy policies, compliance frameworks, and privacy-by-design practices
Handling intellectual property matters including ownership, licensing, usage rights, and protection, and drafting/reviewing IP clauses in technology and commercial agreements
Acting as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders and supporting internal legal awareness initiatives
Requirements
LL.B. from a recognised university
8–10 years of post-qualification experience in in-house legal teams and/or law firms with a strong non-litigation or transactional focus
Prior experience in IT or technology organizations preferred
Strong exposure to commercial contracts, data privacy, and IP matters
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, business-driven environment
Litigation exposure is a plus, though the role is purely non-litigation
Willingness to work in Kolkata; candidates open to relocation are welcome
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their CV to:
📧 sayani.sengupta@manyavar.com
Email Subject Line: Position_Name
This role is ideal for experienced legal professionals seeking a strategic in-house position with deep involvement in contracts, privacy, and IP within a technology-driven business environment.