Senior Legal Manager

Overview CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. For this critical role, we are looking for someone to be based in Mumbai . You will be required to frequently travel to our Andheri East office based on business requirements/meetings or for company/team events. We are a dynamic & centralized team of talented Legal professionals. The Manager, Legal Operations, will be part of this centralized team, assisting in legal operations for CACTUS and its overseas entities. This role requires expertise in contract management, especially for Life Sciences and Pharma Business and international jurisdictions. One of the most exciting parts of this role is the opportunity to work on diverse assignments and exposure to various legal and compliance matters on a global scale making it a unique opportunity for dynamic legal professionals. Responsibilities

• Contract Management:
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of legal agreements, including Master Service Agreements, Business Agreements, Vendor Agreements, NDAs, Settlement Agreements, RFPs, lease deeds and other business-related contracts.
• Optimize contract management processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Provide expertise in managing contracts across international jurisdictions.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal business teams, providing guidance on various legal and compliance issues.
• Work closely with external counsel and consultants for critical legal matters.
• Compliance and Policy Management:
• Assist in data protection compliance, including GDPR and other privacy laws across global jurisdictions.
• Draft, implement, and monitor governance policies, including Anti-Bribery, Confidentiality, and Intellectual Property.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Technology Integration:
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline and enhance processes/operations.
• Leverage contract management tools to streamline processes and enhance legal operations.

Qualifications And Prerequisites

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) with a minimum of 7-8 years of experience as in-house legal counsel in Pharma or Health care industry , with a strong focus on contract management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in international corporate and contractual laws.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Highly motivated, independent, with a quality and results-oriented mindset.

Additional Information CACTUS is a company powered by its inclusive community spirit. We're a melting pot of perspectives, breaking down barriers between different styles of thought to democratize access to scientific knowledge. At CACTUS, there's opportunity for growth around every corner. You are encouraged to experiment, challenge yourself, stretch your capabilities, and take risks. If you are interested in building products that move innovation forward, then a career with us will sound like your jam. At CACTUS, you’ll discover the true extent of what’s possible through AI, have the autonomy to shape your career, embrace an accelerate-from-anywhere lifestyle, and make an impact. At the heart of everything are our researchers - we help enable their success, and every move we make is about creating a positive impact in the world of science. Together we, Power research. Empower people.