Legal Manager

Role & respon

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements, MoUs, NDAs, leases, franchise agreements, service-level agreements, and other commercial contracts.
  
• Maintain a contract repository and monitor key dates and compliance.
  

2. Corporate Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, including Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other applicable laws.
  
• Liaison with ROC, RBI, SEBI, etc. for filings, approvals, and regulatory updates.
  
• Support secretarial teams in board meetings, resolutions, and corporate filings.
  

3. Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal opinions and advice to business units on general legal and regulatory matters.
  
• Evaluate legal risks and suggest risk mitigation strategies.
  

4. Litigation Management:

• Manage ongoing litigation, including civil, criminal, labor, and consumer matters.
  
• Coordinate with external counsel for court proceedings and case updates.
  
• Prepare legal notices, replies, and documentation for legal proceedings.
  

5. Policy & Process Development:

• Develop internal legal policies and ensure adherence across departments.
  
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on key legal topics (e.g., POSH, Anti-bribery, Data Privacy).
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of corporate laws, contract law, and regulatory compliance
  
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  
• Ability to handle litigation independently
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

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