Senior Manager Legal

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.​

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.​

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. 

Job requirements

● Review, analyze, & draft a wide range of contracts & agreements, including but not limited to vendor contracts, service agreements, statements of work (SOW), letters of engagement, outsourcing contracts licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), data protection addendums & other legal documents.
● Engage in contract negotiations with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure the best interests of the company are represented while maintaining positive business relationships.
● Undertake ad-hoc legal project work including commercial contract due diligence and contract review to identify areas of risk and/or areas for improvement
● Ensure that all contracts & agreements adhere to applicable laws, regulations, & company policies and detrimental clauses.
● Identify & assess potential legal risks associated with contracts & provide proactive solutions to mitigate such risks and ability to conduct Legal due diligence.
● Maintain a contract management system to monitor contract status, key milestones, & renewals.
● Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, Statutory and regulatory issues, potential risks, & legal implications.
● Stay updated with relevant legal developments & precedents to enhance legal knowledge & ensure best practices in contract law.
● Work closely with the legal teams across the group (in particular in the United Kingdom) and other departments to support cross-functional initiatives and legal projects.
● Create contract and communication templates, discuss legal strategy and advise on recent legislations and their impact on business
● Fair knowledge of litigation procedures in US, UK and India

Job Description

Company    Aptia Group India Limited
Position/ Title    Senior Legal professional – Designation to be based on relevant experience
Department    Legal
Location    Mumbai
Role &
Responsibilities    ●    Review, analyze, & draft a wide range of contracts & agreements, including but not limited to vendor contracts, service agreements, statements of work (SOW), letters of engagement, outsourcing contracts licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), data protection addendums & other legal documents.
●    Engage in contract negotiations with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure the best interests of the company are represented while maintaining positive business relationships.
●    Undertake ad-hoc legal project work including commercial contract due diligence and contract review to identify areas of risk and/or areas for improvement 
●    Ensure that all contracts & agreements adhere to applicable laws, regulations, & company policies and detrimental clauses.
●    Identify & assess potential legal risks associated with contracts & provide proactive solutions to mitigate such risks and ability to conduct Legal due diligence.
●    Maintain a contract management system to monitor contract status, key milestones, & renewals.
●    Provide  legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, Statutory and regulatory issues, potential risks, & legal implications.
●    Stay updated with relevant legal developments & precedents to enhance legal knowledge & ensure best practices in contract law.
●    Work closely with the legal teams across the group (in particular in the United Kingdom) and other departments to support cross-functional initiatives and legal projects.
●    Create contract and communication templates, discuss legal strategy and advise on recent legislations and their impact on business
●    Fair knowledge of litigation procedures in US, UK and India

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General Skills    ●    Excellent written & verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear & concise manner.
●    Ability to create and articulate legal matters presentations to various internal stakeholders
●    Good people management and mentoring skills 
●    Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
●    Proactive, solutions orientated lawyer with a can-do attitude
●    Ability to take ownership of own tasks and operate autonomously knowing what to escalate where necessary
●    Ability to manage multiple tasks & prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environement
●    A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in a cross-border team-oriented environment.
●    Flexibility to handle evolving legal situations and adapt to changing business needs.
●    A quick learner who is curious to learn new areas of law.
●    Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Technical Skills    ●    In-depth knowledge of contract law principles, contract drafting, and negotiation in the UK.
●    Knowledge of US, UK and India  statutory and legislative requirements.
●    Familiarity with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Prior Experience    ●    12-18 years of experience working at a Senior position with exposure to UK and US procedures and Jurisdiction, preferably in a corporate or shared services environment.
●    Experience in reviewing cross border agreements, & knowledge of recent regulatory and statutory updates.
Qualifications    ●    Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)
●    Additional qualifications, such as an LLM, would be a plus
Reporting To    Chief Legal Officer, India
Supervised By    Head of Legal - UK

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.