Legal Job | Assistant Manager at DIAGEO [Legal Administration]: Apply Now!

About DIAGEO

Diageo is a British multinational alcoholic beverage company, headquartered in London, and is a global leader in premium spirits and beer, operating in nearly 180 countries. Formed in 1997, it boasts a portfolio of over 200 brands—including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray—and is a major producer of Scotch whisky.

About the Job 

DIAGEO is hiring Assistant Manager – Legal Administration

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree; LLB; (LLM or diploma is IPR is preferred) with 1-3 years PQE
• Experience with managing IPR and litigation workflows
• Working knowledge of IP laws, legal drafting of contracts & notices
• Prior working experience in law firms or in-house IP departments of multinational companies is a plus
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and DocuSign
•  Strong experience with ProVakil, Anaqua & allied docketing, tracking & compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Support with the drafting, negotiation of legal contracts, notices and maintenance of legal templates, legal clause libraries, and internal playbooks – capturing learnings from negotiations and legal / sector developments
• Track contracts through intake, review, approval, execution, and storage using contract lifecycle management (CLM) process and tools, ensuring version control and audit-ready records
• Log and oversee contract variations, change requests and claims, ensuring they are resolved efficiently
• Support IP administration including tracking ownership, licences, and filings, maintaining required documentation, and coordinating with counsel and internal teams on instructions, deadlines, and submissions.
• Maintain IP registers, contract repositories, and legal records, including ensuring completeness, version control, and audit-ready filing (e.g., executed agreements, notices, approvals, and supporting documentation)
• Support in litigation matter tracking & corresponding management of the litigation tool including cost management
• Provide guidance to external counsel and managing documentation including invoice review and handling
• Provide day-to-day support to the legal team, including triaging requests, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Handle general legal administration to ensure processes run smoothly, including invoice processing for external counsel and costs tracking – maintaining organised, searchable records.

Location

Bangalore HO

Application Procedure 

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