Assistant Legal Manager at Kutingg, Balaji Group: Apply Now!

Kutingg, part of the Balaji Group, invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager – Legal in Mumbai. Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree and possess strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, litigation management and intellectual property skills.
About Kutingg
Kutingg fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture focused on technology, creativity and content development. The organisation encourages employees to share expertise, explore new ideas and take on professional challenges in an environment that values individual talent and diversity.

About the Job
Kutingg is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Manager – Legal.
Eligibility
Candidates should possess an LL.B. degree and demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Strong legal expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts and strategically managing contractual disputes.
- Ability to apply legal knowledge across a broad range of issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal advice clearly and effectively.
- Ability to handle urgent enquiries, resolve issues promptly and manage competing priorities.
- Strong organisational, follow-up, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and deliver effective outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder-management and customer-service skills.
- Ability to understand complex organisational structures and balance the requirements of different departments.
- Professional integrity, adaptability, creativity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Developing processes, templates and approval parameters for agreements and contracts for Kutingg Balaji.
- Providing comprehensive in-house legal support across a broad range of legal matters and ensuring appropriate identification and mitigation of legal risks.
- Coordinating with external empanelled law firms when required while retaining overall responsibility for legal service delivery.
- Establishing filing norms and processes for legal and secretarial documentation across the group.
- Promoting awareness of applicable laws, rules and regulations to support compliance and minimise potential litigation.
- Handling intellectual property matters and labour, criminal and civil litigation.
- Supporting television, digital and syndication businesses, as well as HR, administration and finance functions, in contract drafting, negotiation and finalisation.
- Advising senior management and providing updates on legal matters.
- Advising on and participating in major litigation matters.
- Overseeing due diligence for property acquisitions and leases.
- Liaising with lawyers, regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
- Managing company secretarial matters.
- Negotiating and finalising legal terms in significant contracts.
- Overseeing intellectual property administration, including trademark and copyright registrations, filings, oppositions and portfolio management.
Additional Information
Candidates should demonstrate the following professional attributes:

- Effective Communication: Providing clear rationale and context, with strong organisation and follow-up.
- Results Orientation: Managing projects, processes and resources to achieve desired outcomes and resolve problems.
- Creativity and Innovation: Encouraging the exchange of ideas and applying successful practices across teams.
- Professional Excellence: Maintaining integrity, striving for improvement and building trust with colleagues, partners and customers.
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates can submit their CV to the following email address: [email protected]



