Assistant Manager - Legal

What we want to accomplish and why we need you?

Haptik is one of the world's largest Conversational AI companies, having reached over 550+ million devices, and processed over 4.5 billion conversations till date. Haptik has been at the forefront of the paradigm shift of interaction from clicks to conversations. We have built a robust set of technology and tools that can enable any kind of conversational application. With a 220+ member strong team, Haptik is truly poised to lead the Conversational AI revolution with some of the best minds in the industry.

We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant Manager with 4-7 years of experience, preferably in the SaaS or technology sector. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive legal support across various functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while facilitating the company’s growth and innovation 

What are Haptik's Core Company Values:

• Ownership: You ensure things get done, get done on time, and get done correctly.

• Perseverance: You are resilient against setbacks, sticking with things until you succeed.

• Agility: You are able to adapt to change without losing momentum and vision.

• Impact: You deliver the highest-quality work and nothing short of excellence gives you work fulfillment.

• Integrity: You are trustworthy and always do the right thing, no matter how easy or hard.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage all legal matters related to the business, including contracts, compliance, and intellectual property.

- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including but not limited to customer contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership contracts.

- Advice on regulatory compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues relevant to SaaS operations.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement legal strategies that align with business objectives.

- Conduct legal research and analysis to support the company's initiatives and assess potential risks.

- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the industry and communicate implications to relevant teams.

- Assist in the management of litigation and dispute resolution matters, coordinating with external counsel as necessary.

- Provide training and support to staff on legal policies and best practices.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

- 2-5 years of legal experience, with a focus on SaaS, technology, or corporate law.

- Strong understanding of contract law and experience with technology-related agreements.

- Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Preferred Skills:

- Previous in-house experience in a technology or SaaS company.

- Familiarity with intellectual property law and licensing agreements.

- Experience with compliance programs and risk management. 

* Requirements is such a strong word. We don’t necessarily expect to find a candidate that has done everything listed, but you should be able to make a credible case that you’ve done most of it and are ready for the challenge of adding some new things to your resume.

Tell me more about Haptik

• On a roll: Announced major strategic partnership in April 2019 with Jio in a $100 million deal.

• Great team: You will be working with great leaders who have been listed in Business World 40 Under 40, Forbes 30 Under 30, and MIT 35 Under 35 Innovators.

• Great culture: The freedom to think and innovate is something that defines the culture of Haptik. Every person is approachable. While we are working hard, it is also important to take breaks to not get too worked up.

• Huge market: Disrupting a massive, growing AI market. The global market is projected to attain a valuation of $9 billion by the end of 2024.

• Emerging technology: We are moving to an AI-first world, and Haptik is one of the largest AI-first companies globally, based out of India.

• Impact: A fun and exciting start-up culture that empowers its people to make a huge impact.
  
  

Working hard for things that we don't care about is stress, but working hard for something we love is called passion! At Haptik we passionately solve problems in order to be able to move faster and each Haptikan imbibes our key values of honesty, ownership, perseverance, communication, impact, curiosity, courage, agility and selflessness.