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📅 Deadline

Rolling Basis (Official)

📍 Mode / Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

💰 Stipend / Pay

Not Specified

🎓 Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent; 5-7 years of in-house legal experience (law firm experience within this period also acceptable); strong understanding of sectoral regulations, commercial contracts, and intellectual property laws; experience managing cross-border contracts, regulatory approvals, international expansion strategies, and fundraising transactions.

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Job

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Contextual Overview

Digantara is seeking an experienced legal professional for the position of Assistant Manager - Legal based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The role involves managing corporate legal frameworks, enterprise SaaS and specialized contracting, regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and supporting fundraising activities within the aerospace and defense sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent.
5-7 years of in-house legal experience, with some law firm experience within this period also accepted.
Strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (enterprise SaaS experience preferred).
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, data protection laws, and intellectual property rights.
Prior experience managing cross-border contracts, international expansion strategies, and fundraising transactions.
Preferred: LL.M in Business Law and knowledge of international treaties or frameworks governing space activities.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Create and maintain standard-form contract templates to ensure legal, regulatory, and business alignment.
Oversee regulatory compliance including data protection laws and mission-related frameworks in India and relevant international jurisdictions.
Provide strategic legal guidance and due diligence support for fundraising activities, including negotiation and drafting of transaction documentation.
Collaborate with external consultants to develop and enforce intellectual property protection strategies.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts for company products and services while managing legal risk.
Develop structuring strategies to support foreign market expansion and trade regulation compliance.