Senior Manager - Legal at Zinnov

Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaFull-timeCF - LegalPosted about 1 month ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><h3 data-start="401" data-end="419">About Zinnov</h3> Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face: <ul data-start="732" data-end="840"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="732" data-end="759"> Where should we invest? </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="760" data-end="789"> How do we scale globally? </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="790" data-end="840"> What capabilities will win in the next decade? </li> </ul> Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware. At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity. Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.</div>Why Corporate Functions?  Zinnov’s Corporate Functions teams power how the firm delivers at scale—building the internal engine behind high-growth, high-impact work. You’ll get:  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Hands-on ownership in running and scaling core operations (including Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Governance). </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Exposure to end-to-end enablement models that strengthen operating engines, employee experience, and scalable processes. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">A highly cross-functional environment with close collaboration across delivery/PMO and domain teams to drive consistent execution. </li> </ul> About the Role  As Senior Manager - Legal, you will protect Zinnov’s reputation by strengthening legal risk management, compliance, and governance across the organization. You will provide proactive, business-focused legal counsel, lead contract and policy workstreams end-to-end, and build scalable processes that reinforce integrity and ethical conduct across the firm.   This role reports into the Assistant Director – Legal and owns Corporate Legal and Compliance responsibilities, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to drive timely, high-quality outcomes.   What You’ll Do  Legal Advisory & Risk Management  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Provide proactive, in-depth legal advice that is business-aligned and risk-aware.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Protect organizational reputation by identifying, mitigating, and advising on legal and compliance risks.  </li> </ul> Contracting, Drafting & Negotiation  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Draft, review, negotiate, and close legal and transactional documents and agreements.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Ensure agreements are thoroughly vetted in the company’s interest and responded to within agreed timelines.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Lead negotiations on complex, high-value contracts with strong attention to detail and commercial practicality.  </li> </ul> Intellectual Property & Trademark Support  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support matters related to trademark infringement and associated enforcement actions, as required.  </li> </ul> Compliance, Governance & Policy Building  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Build and manage Corporate Law, Labour Laws, Corporate Governance, and compliance activities across the organization.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Draft and maintain internal manuals and policy documents; drive adherence to internal group policies and procedures.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Track regulatory and legal developments; conduct research and share implications with relevant stakeholders.  </li> </ul> Entity Setup & Expansion Enablement  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support company formation and entity structuring activities; experience with India and US entity formation is an advantage.  </li> </ul> Litigation, Arbitration & External Counsel Management  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Coordinate with lawyers and external counsel for notices, replies, petitions, litigation, and arbitration matters.  </li> </ul> Stakeholder Management & Communication  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients (including international clients), and business associates.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Communicate clearly and professionally across levels, with strong interpersonal effectiveness.  </li> </ul> What You Bring  Qualifications & Experience  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">6–12+ years of experience across corporate legal, contracts, compliance, and governance.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated ownership of contract drafting/review and negotiation for complex, high-value agreements.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Experience coordinating with external counsel on disputes, notices, litigation/arbitration processes.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Exposure to labour laws, corporate laws, and corporate governance frameworks.  </li> </ul> Key Skills  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Strong contracting fundamentals: drafting, negotiation, risk identification, and closure discipline.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Strong understanding of compliance programs, policy development, and governance practices.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Research orientation and ability to translate legal/regulatory updates into business guidance.  </li> </ul> What Success Looks Like – Corporate Functions  <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Contracts and legal documents move with speed and quality—well-vetted, commercially sound, and closed on time. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Legal and compliance risks are identified early, escalations reduce, and decision-making becomes more confident. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Policies, governance, and compliance routines become clearer, scalable, and consistently followed across teams. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">External counsel engagements run smoothly with strong coordination, crisp documentation, and predictable outcomes. </li> </ul> If you enjoy owning legal and compliance execution end-to-end, building governance that scales, and partnering closely with business teams to enable growth with integrity — this role offers both impact and progression. <div class="content-conclusion">Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.</div>

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