Deputy Manager - Legal office

Role & responsibilities

• Work alongside other functions and departments within the Company, to provide accurate and timely advice on various legal topics, especially, of labour law related matters (i.e., Payment of Gratuity Act, Minimum Wages Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Payment of Wages Act, Shops & Establishment Act and Contract Labour Act).
• As & when required, communicate, and negotiate with external parties (e.g., regulators / local authorities, external counsel, etc.) and adherence to deadlines in relation to these relationships.
• Draft, review and approve agreements, contracts, and other legal documents across the business to the Companys rights and interests are protected.
• Provide clarification as the first point of reference to business functions on legal compliance requirements, internal processes and pre-contract due diligence, contract/document drafting and review, and related issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of amendments of legislation relevant to Companys business in jurisdictions where Company operates.
• Litigation handling.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualification – LLB from reputed University (preferably from Delhi University), CS preferable.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience, either in-house or private practice.
• Good knowledge of labour law & corporate laws and related procedure.
• Good legal drafting and communications & negotiation skills and proficiency in English (written & spoken).
• Good skills related to Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
• Good time management and prioritization skills, managing deadlines to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
• Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations, facts and information, and full comprehension of the external environment which influences the Company’s business operations.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills with effective communication and the ability to maintain strong relationships within various functions.