Assistant Manager, Legal Shared Service

Job Description : Job Title: Assistant Manager, Shared Legal Service About the
Function: We’re legal experts, understanding the complex laws that surround our
business and our much-loved brands. Our Legal team are responsible for a range
of legal challenges, from Corporate and Intellectual Property to Merger &
Acquisitions and Compliance. We’re always seeking new and creative ways to take
on the evolving challenges that today’s commercial world presents. Our talented
colleagues around the world are not just outstanding lawyers but also brilliant
communicators and advisors. Whatever your skill as a lawyer, your distinct and
valuable perspective will be celebrated and nurtured in our inclusive Job Title:
Shared Legal Services Lawyer Job Family: Specialist Legal Services Job Level:
Senior Professional (Individual Contributor) Department: Global Business
Operations – Legal Location: Bangalore Reports To: Senior Legal Counsel- Global
Operations Job Summary The Shared Legal Services Lawyer delivers high‑quality,
multi‑disciplinary legal support across markets and global functions. The role
currently provides services in legal due diligence and procurement contract
remediation however the scope of the services the team provides is constantly
under review and is likely to expand. This role requires a flexible and
collaborative lawyer who brings strong legal judgement, the ability to operate
across multiple jurisdictions, and a commitment to simplifying and elevating how
legal support is delivered across the business. Key Responsibilities Legal Due
Diligence Working with customer and vendor onboarding teams to coordinate legal
due diligence for new and renewed Diageo business partners. Conduct legal
due‑diligence assessments on third‑party suppliers and customers, including
screening outcomes, risk classification, and compliance checks. Review and
analyse due‑diligence inputs such as TPQs, World‑Check hits, beneficial
ownership information, and red‑flag indicators, providing clear and actionable
recommendations. Partner with market legal teams to ensure complex or high‑risk
matters are raised appropriately and resolved efficiently. Identify recurring
risk themes and contribute to continuous improvement of playbooks, templates,
and due‑diligence processes. Document due‑diligence findings in a consistent
manner, maintaining high‑quality records that support global policies and
standards, audit ability and knowledge retention. Commercial Contracting &
Procurement Draft, review, and negotiate routine and moderately complex
commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions on an ad hoc basis. Support
remediation activities across relevant workstreams. Track and report progress,
ensuring timely and accurate updates. Maintain accurate documentation to support
transparency and auditability. Gather and analyse data to identify trends,
recurring issues, and areas for improvement. Use insights to enhance contracting
materials, including: Contract templates Guidance materials and playbooks Risk
assessments Alignment of templates with global standards Ensure all contracting
activity reflects relevant legal requirements and internal policies. The role
may also include additional projects or responsibilities as they arise, in line
with business needs. Qualifications & Experience(Mandatory requisites) 5 to 8
year qualified lawyer and company secretary with proven experience in commercial
or corporate legal work. In‑depth knowledge of a core legal discipline and
working understanding of related areas (e.g., privacy, compliance, governance).
Experience delivering legal services across multiple markets or international
contexts. Strong drafting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to
communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and build consensus.
Demonstrated ability to work within broad guidelines and exercise sound
judgement. Preferred: Experience working in a shared services, global capability
centre, or cross‑jurisdictional legal team. Experience with legal operations
tools, contract lifecycle management systems, or compliance systems. Functional
Capabilities Ability to deliver high‑quality legal work at pace and manage
competing priorities. Strong collaborator and stakeholder management and
relationship‑building skills. Comfortable flexing across different workstreams
and legal subject areas. Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of
accuracy and compliance. Proactive approach to problem‑solving. Adept at using
technology and digital tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and
use them effectively. Experienced in building, optimising, and documenting
processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency across workflows.
Experience / skills required: (TE) Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is
key to our success. From part-time hours to different locations, our people work
flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so
that you’re supported from day one. Rewards & Benefits Statement: (TE) Diversity
statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating
an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a
crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This
means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.
You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that
celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual
orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, perspectives,
and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and
respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform
our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part
of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a
reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you
submit your application. Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Bangalore Karle
Town SEZ Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-04-21 With over
200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium
drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo
to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to
innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local
communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and
most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as
Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary
entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And
through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with
talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and
push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all
be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique
passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices,
mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our
supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you.
Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and
help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our
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