ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEGAL (Metrology)

Job Description

Description External Job Description Job Purpose: Seeking a proactive legal professional with experience in Legal Metrology and Contracts, preferably in FMCG/Manufacturing/Retail The candidate must have hands-on experience in Legal Metrology laws and Packaged Commodities Regulations Responsibilities include ensuring label compliance, artwork and label approvals, stakeholder communication, legal training, and compliance audits under the Legal Metrology Act and allied rules Along with above, Candidate should also have worked knowledge on drafting, negotiating contracts Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate with Marketing, Packaging, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams - Develop and implement Legal Metrology SOPs/playbooks - Conduct internal training and provide legal advisory - Support audits, inspections, and litigation documentation - Monitor regulatory updates and share insights Business Responsibility Areas: a Review and Approve Product Labels & Artworks: Ensure compliance with Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, including declarations, font size, label placement, and mandatory content across diverse products b Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Packaging, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure cross-functional alignment on LM compliance c Policy & Playbook Development: Develop, update, and implement internal Legal Metrology playbooks/SOPs for varied product categories, tailored to business needs and evolving legal standards d Training & Advisory: Conduct internal trainings and awareness sessions for business teams Address day-to-day LM-related queries and provide risk-mitigated, business-practical legal solutions e Litigation, Appeals & Audits Support: Liaise with legal metrology officers, attend inspections/audits, support documentation during appeals or litigation, and travel to regulatory offices as and when required f Regulatory Monitoring & Case Law Updates: Track latest case laws, enforcement trends, circulars, and amendments related to weights & measures and communicate actionable insights to business Key Interactions: Internal: Asian Paints Limited HR/IR, Secretarial, Taxation, Finance & Business verticals, All new businesses & AP global companies External: Solicitors and Lawyers Education Qualification: LLB Full Time from a recognized university Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in the similar domain