Legal Manager

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented Assistant Legal Manager to lead product advisory,

drive financing documentation, ensure marketplace compliance in India, and oversee global contract

management (including providing legal support to our US-listed Parent entity).

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manager who balances sharp legal acumen with strong interpersonal

leadership. You aren't just a reviewer; you are a collaborative partner who takes extreme ownership,

mentors junior team members (or external partners), and bridges the gap between complex legal

requirements and practical business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-on Contract Management & Negotiation & Financing Support

• Draft, review, standardize, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but

not limited to NDAs, SaaS agreements, MSAs, partnership agreements, promissory notes,

loan/facility agreements, marketing agreements, MOUs, and undertakings and day to day

contracts.

• Support and execute corporate transactions (M&A, investment, and fundraising) including

due diligence, drafting disclosure schedules and such other transaction document as required

from time to time.

• Actively lead negotiations, using persuasive communication to align conflicting stakeholders

and protect the companys interests.

• Maintain and modernize our contract database, taking a proactive approach to managing

renewals, compliance, and process optimization.

2. Strategic Legal Advisory & Cross-Functional Partnership and

• Provide clear, actionable legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and risk

management to internal teams.

• Translate complex legal jargon into business-friendly insights for senior management

regarding upcoming business initiatives and ongoing corporate tasks and drafting the relevant

updates to Zoomcars Platform Policy

• Advise on statutory requirements (including local Labor Laws, IT Act, Privacy Laws, and

Motor/Transportation Laws) and support regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate empathetically and effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, HR,

Operations) to ensure legal frameworks support business growth.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) & Privacy Leadership

• Manage the company’s IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks, review of marketing

materials, advertisements etc.

• Oversee IP registration, enforcement, and protection, actively managing relationships and

timelines with external counsel to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Extend legal support on the data mapping exercises, drafting DPAs, carrying out data privacy

impact assessment and updating of Privacy Policies and Practices within the Zoomcar

Framework to align with the best privacy practices.

4. Proactive Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor global legal and regulatory changes, anticipating potential impacts on the business

before they become issues.

• Develop and implement practical strategies to mitigate legal risks without bottlenecking

business velocity.

Key Management & Soft Skills Required

• Extreme Ownership: A self-starter mindset; the ability to own projects from end-to-end and

drive them to completion with minimal supervision.

• Hands-on Leadership: A collaborative manager who leads by example, is willing to dive deep

into the details, and can effectively coach/mentor junior peers or coordinates effectively with

Indian and cross-border stakeholders.

• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Excellent active listening and conflict-resolution skills,

crucial for high-stakes contract negotiations and cross-functional alignment.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, pivot when business

needs change, and manage tight deadlines calmly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) from a reputed law school. Advanced

certifications are a plus.

• Experience: At least 4+ years of legal practice with a proven track record in contracts and

corporate advisory.

• Hands-on Autonomy: Demonstrated experience independently reviewing, drafting, and

negotiating complex contracts.

• Global Exposure: Prior experience managing cross-border transactions/agreements and a

solid understanding of the inner workings of a US-listed entity are highly preferred.