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Role & responsibilities The provisional KRAs will be :- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Opportunities/ New Business Opportunity Identify, evaluate, and support potential M&A opportunities from a legal standpoint. Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment, and regulatory analysis for target companies. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as share purchase agreements, business transfer agreements, and shareholder agreements. Liaise with external counsel and ensure legal compliance throughout the transaction lifecycle. Compliance Management Ensure the companys compliance with all applicable corporate laws, SEBI regulations, labor laws, and environmental regulations. Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks and implement necessary policy updates. Oversee statutory filings, licenses, and returns required under various laws and regulatory bodies. Develop and implement internal compliance systems and conduct periodic audits. Litigation Management Handle all company-related litigation matters civil, criminal, commercial, labor, and tax. Coordinate with external advocates, monitor case progress, and ensure timely responses and representation. Maintain and update litigation records and prepare periodic reports for management review. Evaluate the impact of litigation and provide legal strategy and risk mitigation advice. Corporate / Business Restructuring Provide legal support in corporate restructuring activities such as mergers, demergers, amalgamations, spin-offs, and asset sales. Draft and review restructuring schemes and related legal documentation. Ensure compliance with regulatory approvals (NCLT, SEBI, RBI, etc.) and oversee the legal execution of restructuring plans. Analyze implications of restructuring on business operations, tax, and contracts. Land & Property Matters Manage legal aspects related to land acquisition, lease, sale, and property development. Conduct title due diligence and resolve disputes pertaining to land and real estate. Ensure proper documentation, registrations, and regulatory clearances related to land. Liaise with government authorities for land conversion, zoning, and other statutory compliances. DGFT and DGTR Interfacing with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) for licenses, schemes, and compliance-related matters. Managing import-export legalities, anti-dumping investigations, export incentives, and other trade-related legal matters. Ensuring timely submissions and responses to queries, audits, and investigations from these bodies. Board & Corporate Governance Support the Board of Directors and Committees in legal and secretarial matters. Prepare and review board agendas, resolutions, minutes, and related documentation in line with Companies Act, 2013. Ensure corporate governance best practices and ethical compliance across the organization. Act as a liaison between legal and senior management for risk mitigation and strategic decision-making. Preferred candidate profile CS WITH LLB Preferred
