Manager Legal & Commercial

Position: Manager Legal & Commercial Contract
Role Overview :
We are looking for a legal professional to manage  international commercial contracting and legal advisory  for the organization’s global business operations. The role will involve drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and structuring  cross-border commercial agreements  with international operators, partners, vendors, and consultants while ensuring compliance with applicable global regulations and company policies.
The role requires extensive interaction with  international stakeholders, global operators, and foreign legal advisory firms  to support international business initiatives.

Job responsibilities :
Manage  end-to-end legal contracting for international business operations , including agreements with global operators, partners, and solution providers.
Draft, review, vet, and negotiate  international commercial contracts , including connectivity agreements (IPLC, data/voice interconnects, roaming), procurement contracts, consultancy agreements, and technology partnerships.
Structure contracts to  optimize commercial value while mitigating legal and regulatory risks  across multiple jurisdictions.
Handle  cross-border employment and consulting agreements for expatriate resources , ensuring compliance with local employment and labour laws in respective countries.
Collaborate with  foreign legal counsel and advisory firms  to ensure contracts comply with international legal frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with internal teams including  taxation, HR, regulatory, insurance, procurement, and finance  to ensure contracts meet business, legal, and compliance requirements.
Support legal structuring of  international partnerships, strategic collaborations, investments, and acquisitions .
Ensure contracts comply with  international taxation regulations, labour laws, telecom regulations, and other statutory provisions .
Provide legal support to business teams in  international negotiations and commercial discussions  with clients and partners.

Skills Required :
Strong experience in international commercial contracting , preferably in telecom, IT, digital services, or technology sectors.
Proven ability to  draft and negotiate cross-border agreements with international clients and partners .
Experience in handling agreements related to  connectivity services, telecom infrastructure, technology services, and strategic partnerships .
Good understanding of  international contracting frameworks, taxation considerations, labour laws, and telecom regulatory environments .
Excellent  contract drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills .
Ability to  manage multiple contracts and stakeholders across different geographies .