Manager / Legal | Healthcare

About Continental Hospitals Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad is a leading multi-specialty, tertiary and quaternary care hospital, offering advanced healthcare across 50 specialties . With a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient-centric care, advanced technology and international quality standards, Continental Hospitals is committed to delivering world-class healthcare. Manager – Legal Location: Hyderabad Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Experience: 8–15 Years Qualification: LL.B / B.A. LL.B Department: Legal About the Role We are looking for an experienced Legal Manager to manage the legal, contractual, litigation and regulatory requirements of a leading healthcare organization. The role will work closely with senior management, business functions, external legal counsel and government authorities to ensure effective legal risk management and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, vet and negotiate various commercial, healthcare and operational agreements . Manage and monitor litigation and dispute resolution matters across courts, tribunals and regulatory forums. Coordinate with and manage external legal counsels on ongoing litigation and legal matters. Maintain a comprehensive litigation tracker / legal MIS and provide regular updates to senior management. Represent the organization before courts, tribunals, government authorities, police departments and other statutory forums , wherever required. Provide legal advice to management and business teams on contractual, operational and regulatory matters. Identify, assess and mitigate legal and contractual risks . Handle medico-legal matters , including medical negligence, consumer cases and related disputes. Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare, labour, statutory and regulatory requirements . Support obtaining and maintaining relevant statutory licences and registrations , including healthcare-related licences. Conduct title verification, document review and legal due diligence . Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, petitions, MOUs, NDAs, service agreements, lease agreements, consultancy agreements, indemnity bonds, settlement agreements, amendments and other legal documents. Review and negotiate contracts with vendors, consultants, agencies, service providers and other stakeholders. Support government tenders and legal documentation . Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and advise management on their impact. Develop and maintain legal policies, SOPs, templates and compliance processes . Coordinate with the Company Secretary and relevant departments for statutory and corporate compliance . Conduct periodic legal reviews and internal meetings to identify upcoming legal risks and required actions. Maintain proper custody, execution and archiving of legal and contractual documents. Ensure timely closure and execution of agreements in coordination with business stakeholders. Prepare periodic legal and litigation reports/MIS for senior leadership. Key Areas of Legal Exposure Hospital & Healthcare Laws Medico-Legal Matters Medical Negligence & Consumer Cases Civil & Criminal Litigation Arbitration & Dispute Resolution NCLT / NCLAT / DRT matters Contract Drafting & Negotiation Regulatory & Statutory Compliance Government Authorities & Licenses Legal Due Diligence Lease & Property Documentation Vendor / Service / Consultancy Agreements Candidate Profile LL.B / B.A. LL.B from a recognized institution. 8–15 years of relevant legal experience , preferably with a hospital, healthcare organization, corporate legal team or reputed law firm. Strong experience in in-house legal management and litigation coordination . Experience in handling healthcare/medico-legal matters will be preferred. Strong drafting, contract review and negotiation skills. Good understanding of Indian legal and regulatory frameworks. Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters and external counsels. Strong communication, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills. Ability to work closely with MD, CFO, senior leadership and functional heads .