Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Central and State laws including:
• Factories Act, Labour Laws, Environmental Laws, Mining & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, Water/Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Acts, Hazardous Waste Management Rules, etc.
• Coordinate with statutory bodies such as

  Pollution Control Boards, Mining Departments, Labour Departments, and local administration

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• Maintain and monitor statutory registers, licenses, permits, lease deeds, and renewals across all operating units.
• Prepare and submit timely filings, returns, and declarations to regulatory authorities.

Legal Drafting & Documentation

• Draft, vet, and review legal documents including:
• Lease agreements, MOUs, NDAs, vendor contracts, employment agreements, service agreements, joint ventures, purchase/sale agreements, etc.
• Review land-related documents for plant and mining sites, ensuring clear title and due diligence.
• Ensure proper stamping, registration, and enforceability of agreements.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Handle and coordinate all litigation matters including:
• Civil suits, labour disputes, contract enforcement, mining violations, pollution-related notices, etc.
• Liaise with external counsels, attend court hearings, and ensure timely filing of replies, affidavits, and appeals.
• Maintain litigation tracker and advise management on risk mitigation strategies.

Advisory & Risk Management

• Advise management and functional heads on legal implications of business decisions, new projects, and regulatory changes.
• Conduct internal legal audits to assess compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support HR in handling disciplinary actions, employee disputes, and labour law compliance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and Projects teams to ensure seamless legal support.
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings and provide legal input in strategic and operational decisions.
• Ensure all operational sites (Haldia, Saltora, Birbhum) follow uniform legal SOPs.

Candidate Profile

• LLB (Full-time) from a recognized university; LLM or PGD in Corporate Law is a plus.
• 512 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles, preferably in:
• Manufacturing, Heavy Industries, Recycling, Mining, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Labour & Industrial Laws
• Environmental Laws & Pollution Control Norms
• Land Laws, Lease/Mining Lease Processes
• Contract Law & Commercial Litigation
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to factory/mining sites periodically (Haldia, Saltora, Birbhum).
• Fluency in English, Hindi, and Bengali preferred.