Corporate Legal Officer

Tega McNally Minerals Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Vetting and Drafting:

  Review, draft, vet, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements including but not limited to Business Revenue Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Agreements, lease deeds, license agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), amendment deeds, and termination notices. Ensure each contract complies with the company's risk policies and applicable laws, and simultaneously address counterparty concerns.

• Legal Advisory and Compliance:

  Provide practical, actionable legal solutions to internal stakeholders for mitigating legal and contractual risks. Draft and review internal policies, undertakings, declarations, and other corporate documentation. Keep abreast of relevant laws, including but not limited to Company Law, Contract Act, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) law.

• Recovery & Claim Management:

  Manage recovery cases by collecting and scrutinizing supporting documentation, preparing chronological "List of Dates," issuing legal notices, and pursuing claims in coordination with relevant departments. Draft, issue, and follow up on demand notices and recovery communications for the company and its group entities, ensuring structured and timely actions.

• Litigation Management:

  Assist in the handling of civil, criminal, labor, and other legal disputes. Maintain a detailed litigation tracker (MIS), prepare pleadings, affidavits, rejoinders, and manage court filings. Liaise with external counsel, brief advocates on case facts, develop legal strategies, and appear for hearings when required. Should be familiar with Code of Civil Procedure, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and procedural law for court/arbitration matters.

• Legal Drafting for Litigation:

  Prepare legal notices, show cause replies, complaints, written statements, affidavits, petitions, appeals, and rejoinders. Conduct legal research and due diligence to support litigation strategy and case building. Prior experience in dealing with High Court/Supreme Court/Tribunal matters will be preferred.

• IPR Management:

  Coordinate with external IPR consultants for trademark and copyright filings. Handle the preparation and review of related documents, manage registrations and renewals, and ensure brand protection from a legal standpoint.

• Coordination and Reporting:

  Collaborate with internal departments, business units, and external legal counsel to handle cross-functional legal matters. Provide updates on ongoing legal cases, ensure proper documentation and digital records and support audits, inspections, and compliance requirements.

• Legal Research and Opinion:

  Conduct legal research and render opinions on regulatory matters and business transactions. Prepare well-reasoned legal memos as and when required by the management.