Legal and compliance manager

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Manager

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We are hiring a Legal & Compliance Manager to oversee company-wide legal, statutory, and audit-related functions. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in FMCG or Manufacturing compliance, contract management, FSSAI regulations, and labour law governance.

A. Agreement & Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate key business agreements, including vendor, supplier, distributor, marketing, and employment contracts.

Maintain centralized contract repository and ensure timely renewals.

B. FMCG & Organic Food Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with FSSAI and Legal Metrology requirements, including license renewals, packaging declarations, and artwork approvals.

C. Shops & Establishments / Statutory Compliance

Manage Karnataka Shops & Establishment Act compliance and maintain statutory registers and returns.

D. Vendor, Labour & Third-Party Compliance

Verify compliance of manpower vendors, including PF/ESI challans, wage registers, and contract labour documentation.

E. HR Legal Support & POSH Governance

Support HR in disciplinary actions, terminations, legal notices, and POSH governance including IC formation and training.

F. Internal & External Audits

Coordinate regulatory, statutory, and process audits, and prepare all compliance documentation for internal/external auditors.

G. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

Respond to legal notices, manage risk assessments, and advise leadership on legal implications of business decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of FMCG/Organic Food regulations, FSSAI, Legal Metrology, factory and labour laws, POSH, and contract compliance.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and documentation abilities.

Ability to handle audits and regulatory interactions independently.

Educational Qualification

LLB/LLM (mandatory).

Additional certifications in corporate or labour law preferred.