Legal Manager

Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management

  : Initiate and defend diverse

  legal proceedings

  on behalf of the Company all over India. This includes cases spanning

  Civil, Criminal, Consumer, Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights, The Legal Metrology Act Rules, Industrial Dispute Act, Drug Cosmetic Act Rules

  , and other related incidental work as directed by management.

• Court Case Handling

  : Manage

  day-to-day court cases

  , ensuring timely responses and effective representation.

• Document Drafting & Vetting

  : Oversee the

  1st drafting and vetting of all legal documents

  such as

  MOA (Memorandum of Association), MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), Bank guarantees, Indemnity Bonds, Undertakings, Authority Letters, and Vendor Agreements

  .

• Panel Lawyer Coordination

  : Coordinate with the

  panel of lawyers

  to ensure all legal documents are

  legally sound

  and aligned with company objectives.

• Consultant Contract Management

  : Take responsibility for the

  management of all Consultant Contracts

  , ensuring compliance and proper execution.

• Government Liaison

  : Handle

  liaisoning correspondence with Government Offices

  , fostering effective communication and compliance.

• Advocate Coordination & Fee Negotiation

  : Conduct

  coordination and briefing/discussions with lawyers for legal cases

  , and actively

  negotiate the fees structure of the Advocates

  to ensure cost-effective legal services.

Skills

• Proven experience in initiating and defending diverse

  legal proceedings

  (Civil, Criminal, Consumer, Arbitration, IPR, Legal Metrology, Industrial Dispute, Drug Cosmetic Act, etc.).
• Expertise in handling

  day-to-day court cases

  .
• Strong capabilities in

  drafting and vetting legal documents

  (MOA, MOU, Bank Guarantees, Indemnity Bonds, Undertakings, Authority Letters, Vendor Agreements).
• Experience in

  coordinating with panel lawyers

  for legal soundness.
• Proficiency in

  management of all Consultant Contracts

  .
• Adept at

  liaisoning correspondence with Government Offices

  .
• Excellent skills in

  coordination and briefing/discussion with lawyers

  and

  negotiating advocate fees

  .

Qualifications

• A law degree (LLB or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in a legal role, preferably within a corporate environment with pan-India exposure.
• Strong understanding of various legal acts and regulations relevant to the business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.