Legal Assistant

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, franchise agreements, distribution agreements.
• Manage retail lease agreements for showrooms, including renewal terms, legal notices, and compliance with local property laws.
• Provide legal support in relation to labor laws, employment contracts, workplace policies, and staff grievances.
• Handle consumer protection and customer dispute resolutions (if escalated to legal level).
• Assist in compliance with local trade laws, FSSAI/packaging standards, advertising laws, and other retail-specific regulations.
• Work closely with external counsel on IP enforcement, litigation, and trademark registration/disputes.
• Support cross-functional teams (HR, Sales, Procurement, Accounts) with legal queries.
• Maintain organized legal records, contracts repository, and legal trackers.
• Monitor legal risks associated with business expansion, vendor onboarding, and promotional campaigns.

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in a retail, trading, or FMCG company or a law firm handling such clients.
• Sound understanding of contract law, commercial leasing, consumer law, and employment law.
• Prior exposure to retail showroom operations or franchise models is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume tasks with accuracy and timeliness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person