Legal Manager/ Deccan Herald/ Prajavani/ Bangalore

Job Title

• Ensure that the company's operations comply with all relevant laws, including media, intellectual property, and labor laws.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategies for mitigation.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes.
• Act as the primary liaison with external legal counsel, providing case briefs and updates as necessary.

Advisory & Stakeholder Liaison

• Provide legal advice to internal departments, including editorial, marketing, HR, sales, and operations.
• Work closely with the leadership team to support business decisions from a legal standpoint.

Policy Development & Training

• Develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct training sessions for employees on relevant legal and regulatory topics.

Employment & Labor Laws

• Oversee employment-related legal issues, including labor law compliance, dispute resolution, and litigation.

Real Estate & Property Management

• Manage legal aspects of real estate transactions, property disputes, and agreements.

Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy

• Monitor the regulatory landscape and ensure compliance.
• Conduct workshops and contribute to public policy initiatives when relevant.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education

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• Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university.

• Experience

  :
• 7-10 years of proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the media industry.

• Skills & Attributes

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• Strong knowledge of media law, intellectual property law,

  labor laws

  , and corporate law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Kannada and English (both written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Application Process