Position: Assistant Manager/Manager - Legal and Compliance.

Location: Mumbai.

Education: LLB (CS qualification is a plus).

Background: 6-7 years of experience of working in a similar industry as Aeries.

Preferably IT/ITES/BPO/KPO with international presence.

Shifts (if any): 10:30 am onwards (candidate should be flexible to work as per the business requirement).

About Aeries:

Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed (AERT) global professional services and consulting partner, with offices in the USA, India, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE.

We provide Private Equities, its Portfolio Companies and mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models.

Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

About the role:

- The Assistant Manager/Manager - Legal and Compliance will be responsible for ensuring legal adherence, managing corporate compliance, and mitigating risks by providing legal counsel.

- The role involves handling contracts, regulatory compliance, legal documentation, and supporting corporate governance activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory and Support:

- Provide legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and contractual matters.

- Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and service agreements.

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

- Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized legal matters.

Compliance Management:

- Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance requirements including for Shops & Establishment Act, Compliance Annual Returns.

- Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for business operations.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, identifying and mitigating risks.

Legal Documentation and Contracts:

- Prepare and manage legal documentation, contracts, and legal correspondence.

- Ensure proper filing, tracking, and maintenance of legal records.

- Handle legal queries and provide timely solutions to internal stakeholders.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

- Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases.

- Coordinate with external counsel on case proceedings.

- Maintain case records and legal documentation.

Key Skills and Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.

- Hands-on experience with legal documentation, contracts, and corporate governance.

- Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and logical thinking abilities.

- Ability to interpret complex legal information and provide practical legal solutions.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in handling corporate governance and regulatory filings.

- Prior experience in an IT/technology company is advantageous.

- CS qualification (good to have).

- The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company.