Assistant 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 an Assistant Manager – Legal & Compliance, 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, support contract and policy workstreams end-to-end, and build scalable processes that reinforce integrity, quality, and ethical conduct. 

This role reports to the Assistant Director – Legal and supports 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.
• Identify legal and compliance risks early; advise on mitigation approaches to protect organizational reputation.
• Support initiatives and process improvements that reinforce a culture of integrity and responsibility.  

Contracting, Drafting & Negotiation 

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close legal and transactional documents and agreements.
• Prepare contracts/agreements and ensure they are vetted thoroughly in the company’s interest.
• Ensure responses and turnaround commitments are met within agreed timelines.
• Support negotiations on complex, high-value contracts with strong attention to detail and commercial practicality.  

Policy, Manuals & Compliance Programs 

•  Prepare internal manuals and policy documents as required.
• Build and manage Labour Laws, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, and compliance activities across the organization.
• Drive adherence to internal group policies and procedures; strengthen documentation and compliance hygiene.
• Track and research legal/regulatory developments and share practical implications with stakeholders.  

Intellectual Property & Trademark Support 

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

Entity Setup & Expansion Enablement 

• Support company formation and expansion-related legal workstreams; exposure to India and US entity formation (RBI approval route / branch office formation, where applicable) is an advantage. 

Litigation, Arbitration & External Counsel Management 

• Coordinate with lawyers and external counsel for notices, replies, petitions, litigation, and arbitration matters.
• Maintain crisp documentation, timelines, and stakeholder updates to ensure predictable outcomes.  

Stakeholder Management & Communication 

• Develop 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 

• 4–7 years of experience across corporate legal, contracts, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ownership of contract drafting/review and negotiation for commercial agreements.
• Experience coordinating with external counsel on notices, disputes, and litigation/arbitration processes.
• Exposure to labour laws, corporate laws, and corporate governance frameworks.  

Key Skills 

• Strong contracting fundamentals: drafting, negotiation support, 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.
• Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills; strong stakeholder management.  

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.