Legal Management Manager

Legal Management Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Business Advisory & Risk Management

Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders on business practices, risk allocation, policy compliance, and dispute avoidance. Actively participate in deal structuring and early-stage issue spotting.

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting

Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, distribution agreements, procurement contracts, NDA, bank guarantees, tenders, and service-level agreements.

Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations and align with the company’s policies and objectives. Identify potential legal risks in contract terms and conditions and provide solutions to mitigate such risks.

Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and other third parties to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide legal guidance during negotiations.

• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Oversight

Manage and coordinate external counsel for dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Provide internal guidance on potential claims and pre-litigation matters.

• Compliance & Regulatory Insight

Assist with regulatory issues including statutory compliance, data protection, and employment law across the India region, working closely with local teams and external counsel where necessary.

• Executive Reporting & Strategy

Prepare clear, concise legal summaries and recommendations for senior leadership, enabling informed, risk-aware business decisions.

Key Competencies

• Strong legal judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Confident negotiator and relationship-builder, both internally and externally
• Fundamental experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and AI tools used in legal functions. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global legal team with real impact on business strategy
• Enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture
• Exposure to high-stakes commercial matters across India region
• Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for growth and development

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Experience Level

Mid Level