Tata Communications: Assistant Manager (Corporate Legal) Vacancy in Mumbai – 4–7 PQE Contract/Commercial Law Experts; Telecom/Tech Exposure Preferred; Apply Online
Table of Contents
- Company and Role Overview
- Vacancy Profile
- Key Responsibilities
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Business Enablement
- Risk & Compliance
- Collaboration
- Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Academic/Licensing
- Experience
- Competencies
- Selection Process
- Remuneration & Perks (Market Range)
- How to Apply
- Who Should Apply?
- Day-to-Life Snapshot
- Career Progression
- Strategic Application Tips
- Resume Must-Haves
- Interview Prep
Tata Communications Limited, a global digital infrastructure leader connecting 60% of world’s cloud giants and 30% internet routes, invites applications for Assistant Manager (Corporate Legal) in Mumbai. Targeting 4–7 years PQE lawyers with expertise in corporate, commercial, and contract law, this role supports customer/procurement teams with drafting, negotiation, and risk review. Bar admission mandatory; telecom/tech experience preferred. Apply via Tata careers portal (rolling basis).
Company and Role Overview
Tata Communications powers enterprise digital transformation through cloud, IoT, collaboration, and network services. The Corporate Legal team provides day-to-day support across business verticals, focusing on commercial contracts for global operations. This mid-level position reports to Senior Counsel, balancing legal risk with business velocity in a high-volume deal environment.
Vacancy Profile
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Assistant Manager (Corporate Legal) |
| Location | Mumbai |
| Experience | 4–7 years post-qualification |
| Qualification | LL.B. + Bar admission (any jurisdiction) |
| Specialisation | Corporate/commercial/contract law |
| Preferred | Telecom/technology sector exposure |
| Application | Online (Tata careers portal) |
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
- Draft/Review/Negotiate: Customer agreements (MSAs, SOWs), procurement contracts, NDAs, order forms.
- Special Terms: Custom clauses for tenders/RFPs, risk mitigation.
Business Enablement
- Legal Advisory: Day-to-day support to commercial/procurement teams globally.
- Documentation: Amendments, restructuring docs, vendor/customer agreements.
Risk & Compliance
- Tender Review: Legal risk identification in RFPs.
- Corporate Matters: General admin/legal support across units.
Collaboration
Essential Qualifications & Skills
Academic/Licensing
Experience
Competencies
- Strong drafting/negotiation skills.
- Risk assessment acumen.
- Telecom/tech sector knowledge advantageous.
Selection Process
- Resume Screening: PQE, Bar status, contract exposure.
- Legal Assessment: Drafting test (MSA review).
- Technical Interview: Contract scenarios, telecom regs.
- HR Round: Cultural fit.
Remuneration & Perks (Market Range)
| Level | CTC (₹ LPA) | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 PQE | 20–28 | ESOPs, health insurance, performance bonus |
| 6–7 PQE | 28–35 | Relocation, LTA, global exposure |
Exact package negotiable; Mumbai posting.
How to Apply
- Portal: careers.tatacommunications.com or LinkedIn Tata Communications.
- Documents: Resume, LLB marks, Bar enrolment, experience certificates.
- Timeline: Rolling (apply ASAP).
Who Should Apply?
Perfect Fit:
- Law Firm Associates: Commercial practice (Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand).
- In-House Counsel: NBFC/telecom (Reliance Jio, Bharti).
- Litigators: Contract disputes, arbitration.
Edge:
- Telecom contracts (spectrum sharing, tower colocation).
- International deals (EU GDPR compliance).
- Bar Council Mumbai enrolment.
Day-to-Life Snapshot
09:00 AM: Review 5 MSAs for APAC sales team.
11:00 AM: Negotiate procurement NDA (₹50 Cr vendor).
02:00 PM: RFP risk analysis (cloud services tender).
04:00 PM: Amend SOW for customer escalation.
Evening: Corporate legal update briefing.
Career Progression
- Next: Senior Manager → Associate General Counsel.
- Projects: Global M&A, regulatory filings (TRAI, DoT).
- Global: Mumbai HQ + international rotations.
Strategic Application Tips
Resume Must-Haves
- Drafted/reviewed 100+ commercial contracts (₹X Cr value).
- Negotiated 50+ MSAs/NDAs with Fortune 500 clients.
- Advised on telecom regs (TRAI compliance).
Interview Prep
- Scenario: “Vendor demands uncapped liability—mitigate?”
- Tech Angle: “Data localisation in cloud contracts?”
Act Now: Tata Communications scales digital infra—TCL’s legal team powers growth. Mumbai awaits contract wizards.
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