Assistant Manager - Legal

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Assistant Manager Legal IPR Godrej Industries Group (GIG) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Title: Assistant Manager Legal IPR Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Function: Legal Business: Godrej Industries Group - Corporate Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India About Godrej Industries Group (GIG) At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries. https: / / www.godrejindustries.com / About the role Looking preferably 5-6 years of experience from a law firm or in-house legal team of a large company / MNC with strong experience into Intellectual Property Management and Business Advisory. Key Responsibilities Assisting in managing intellectual property portfolio including trademarks, patents, copyright, and design. Filing of trademarks, copyrights; attending to office actions and attending hearings in India. Handling prosecution, opposition, maintenance and renewal of patents, trademarks, copyright and design across jurisdictions. Handling counterfeit actions and proceedings across jurisdictions. Advising on intellectual property issues such as brand clearance, promotional material; domain name issues. Drafting and negotiating IP and commercial contracts. Updation and management of intellectual property database and expense management. Advise on packaging, legal metrology, consumer protection laws and ASCI related issues. Who are we looking for? Education: LLB Experience: 5-6 years of relevant experience Skills/ Knowledge Good to Have: In-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws and consumer protection laws. Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts. Good drafting and analytical skills, commercial acumen, and time-sensitivity. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Team player having a strong desire to learn. Ability to work with multiple internal stakeholders. Good written and spoken communication skills. What s in it for you? Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms An inclusive Godrej If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.