Senior Manager - Legal

About Zinnov

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:

• Where should we invest?

• How do we scale globally?

• What capabilities will win in the next decade?

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.

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: 

• Hands-on ownership in running and scaling core operations (including Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Governance). 

• Exposure to end-to-end enablement models that strengthen operating engines, employee experience, and scalable processes. 

• A highly cross-functional environment with close collaboration across delivery/PMO and domain teams to drive consistent execution. 

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 Director – Finance 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 

• Provide proactive, in-depth legal advice that is business-aligned and risk-aware.  

• Protect organizational reputation by identifying, mitigating, and advising on legal and compliance risks.  

Contracting, Drafting & Negotiation 

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close legal and transactional documents and agreements.  

• Ensure agreements are thoroughly vetted in the company’s interest and responded to within agreed timelines.  

• Lead negotiations on complex, high-value contracts with strong attention to detail and commercial practicality.  

Intellectual Property & Trademark Support 

• Support matters related to trademark infringement and associated enforcement actions, as required.  

Compliance, Governance & Policy Building 

• Build and manage Corporate Law, Labour Laws, Corporate Governance, and compliance activities across the organization.  

• Draft and maintain internal manuals and policy documents; drive adherence to internal group policies and procedures.  

• Track regulatory and legal developments; conduct research and share implications with relevant stakeholders.  

Entity Setup & Expansion Enablement 

• Support company formation and entity structuring activities; experience with India and US entity formation is an advantage.  

Litigation, Arbitration & External Counsel Management 

• Coordinate with lawyers and external counsel for notices, replies, petitions, litigation, and arbitration matters.  

Stakeholder Management & Communication 

• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients (including international clients), and business associates.  

• Communicate clearly and professionally across levels, with strong interpersonal effectiveness.  

What You Bring 

Qualifications & Experience 

• 6–12+ years of experience across corporate legal, contracts, compliance, and governance.  

• Demonstrated ownership of contract drafting/review and negotiation for complex, high-value agreements.  

• Experience coordinating with external counsel on disputes, notices, litigation/arbitration processes.  

• Exposure to labour laws, corporate laws, and corporate governance frameworks.  

Key Skills 

• Strong contracting fundamentals: drafting, negotiation, risk identification, and closure discipline.  

• Strong understanding of compliance programs, policy development, and governance practices.  

• Research orientation and ability to translate legal/regulatory updates into business guidance.  

What Success Looks Like – Corporate Functions 

• Contracts and legal documents move with speed and quality—well-vetted, commercially sound, and closed on time. 

• Legal and compliance risks are identified early, escalations reduce, and decision-making becomes more confident. 

• Policies, governance, and compliance routines become clearer, scalable, and consistently followed across teams. 

• External counsel engagements run smoothly with strong coordination, crisp documentation, and predictable outcomes. 

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. 

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.