Legal Manager

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Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B / LL.M from a reputed university.
• 4–5 years of experience in corporate legal/compliance functions (preferably in manufacturing/industrial sector).
• Strong exposure to contract negotiation, litigation management, compliance frameworks, and IPR.
• Hands-on experience in handling cross-border legal matters will be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of corporate, labor, environmental, and international trade laws.
• Expertise in drafting and vetting contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive risk assessment and problem-solving orientation.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

1. Compliance Management

• Ensure 100% statutory and regulatory compliance for all plants in India and abroad.
• Maintain updated compliance tracker and conduct quarterly internal audits.
• Liaise with external consultants for country-specific compliance.
• Maintain compliance portals/dashboards.

• KPI:

  Zero non-compliance notices; timely submission of compliance certificates.

2. Contract Management

• Draft, vet, and negotiate vendor agreements, customer contracts, JVs, NDAs, technology transfer agreements, etc.
• Standardize templates for domestic and international use.
• Safeguard company’s commercial and IP interests.

• KPI:

  Contract turnaround time ≤ 10 working days; legally robust contracts with clear dispute resolution clauses.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage litigation across civil, commercial, labor, and arbitration matters in India and overseas.
• Coordinate with external counsel and ensure timely updates to management.

• KPI:

  Reduced litigation costs and favorable outcomes.

4. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Support

• Assist in Board & Shareholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, and cross-border investment regulations.
• Maintain statutory registers, filings, and disclosures.

• KPI:

  100% accurate and timely filings; no penalties.

5. Intellectual Property (IPR) Protection

• Oversee registration and renewal of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and designs.
• Monitor global brand/logo protection.
• Support R&D in safeguarding product innovations.

• KPI:

  Zero lapses in renewals; proactive identification of IP risks.

6. Mergers, Acquisitions & Expansion Support

• Provide due diligence support for new markets and expansion projects.
• Review JV agreements, land acquisitions, leases, and plant setup approvals.
• Facilitate licenses and permits for new facilities.

• KPI:

  Smooth execution with minimal legal hurdles.

7. Risk Management & Advisory

• Identify legal risks across domestic and international operations.
• Advise management on regulatory and policy changes (environmental, import/export, ESG norms).
• Draft key internal policies (anti-bribery, POSH, whistleblower, data protection).

• KPI:

  Quarterly legal risk reports; zero unaddressed contingencies.

8. Stakeholder & Government Liaison

• Manage correspondence with regulators, statutory authorities, and labor departments.
• Build strong relationships with external law firms and legal advisors across jurisdictions.

• KPI:

  Timely approvals and clearances; positive regulator relationships.